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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,282.24, 26,613.92 and 12,556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,282.24, 26,613.92 and 12,556.16 is: 17,330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,282.24 : 26,613.92 = 12,556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,282.24/26,613.92 = 12,556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,282.24x = 26,613.92 × 12,556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,282.24x = 334,168,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,168,637.75/19,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,330.38

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