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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,301.52, 26,634.96 and 12,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,301.52, 26,634.96 and 12,599.76 is: 17,386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,301.52 : 26,634.96 = 12,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,301.52/26,634.96 = 12,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,301.52x = 26,634.96 × 12,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,301.52x = 335,594,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,594,103.61/19,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.93

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