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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,283.76, 26,603.74 and 12,566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,283.76, 26,603.74 and 12,566.94 is: 17,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,283.76 : 26,603.74 = 12,566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,283.76/26,603.74 = 12,566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,283.76x = 26,603.74 × 12,566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,283.76x = 334,327,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,327,604.36/19,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.26

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