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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.96, 26,624.86 and 12,582.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.96, 26,624.86 and 12,582.21 is: 17,371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.96 : 26,624.86 = 12,582.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.96/26,624.86 = 12,582.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.96x = 26,624.86 × 12,582.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.96x = 334,999,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,999,548.29/19,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.03

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