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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,282.46, 26,601.23 and 12,566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,282.46, 26,601.23 and 12,566.55 is: 17,336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,282.46 : 26,601.23 = 12,566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,282.46/26,601.23 = 12,566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,282.46x = 26,601.23 × 12,566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,282.46x = 334,285,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,285,718.27/19,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.26

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