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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,291.23, 26,615.99 and 12,574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,291.23, 26,615.99 and 12,574.41 is: 17,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,291.23 : 26,615.99 = 12,574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,291.23/26,615.99 = 12,574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,291.23x = 26,615.99 × 12,574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,291.23x = 334,680,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,680,302.44/19,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,348.83

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