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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.71, 26,600.20 and 12,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.71, 26,600.20 and 12,565.80 is: 17,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.71 : 26,600.20 = 12,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.71/26,600.20 = 12,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.71x = 26,600.20 × 12,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.71x = 334,252,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,252,761.75/19,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,335.22

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