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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,302.94, 26,642.19 and 12,576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,302.94, 26,642.19 and 12,576.52 is: 17,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,302.94 : 26,642.19 = 12,576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,302.94/26,642.19 = 12,576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,302.94x = 26,642.19 × 12,576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,302.94x = 335,066,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,066,035.38/19,302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.29

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