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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,323.36, 26,670.78 and 12,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,323.36, 26,670.78 and 12,597.24 is: 17,387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,323.36 : 26,670.78 = 12,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,323.36/26,670.78 = 12,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,323.36x = 26,670.78 × 12,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,323.36x = 335,978,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,978,216.65/19,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.15

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