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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.48, 26,598.72 and 12,557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.48, 26,598.72 and 12,557.64 is: 17,320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.48 : 26,598.72 = 12,557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.48/26,598.72 = 12,557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.48x = 26,598.72 × 12,557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.48x = 334,017,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,017,150.22/19,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.52

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