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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,289, 26,600.54 and 12,579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,289, 26,600.54 and 12,579.78 is: 17,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,289 : 26,600.54 = 12,579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,289/26,600.54 = 12,579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,289x = 26,600.54 × 12,579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,289x = 334,628,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,628,941.08/19,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,348.17

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