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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,283.64, 26,603.57 and 12,566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,283.64, 26,603.57 and 12,566.82 is: 17,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,283.64 : 26,603.57 = 12,566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,283.64/26,603.57 = 12,566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,283.64x = 26,603.57 × 12,566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,283.64x = 334,322,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,322,306.96/19,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.10

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