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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,301.96, 26,626.56 and 12,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,301.96, 26,626.56 and 12,584.72 is: 17,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,301.96 : 26,626.56 = 12,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,301.96/26,626.56 = 12,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,301.96x = 26,626.56 × 12,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,301.96x = 335,087,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,087,802.16/19,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.30

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