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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.73, 26,664.71 and 12,249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.73, 26,664.71 and 12,249.57 is: 16,901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.73 : 26,664.71 = 12,249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.73/26,664.71 = 12,249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.73x = 26,664.71 × 12,249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.73x = 326,631,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,631,170.43/19,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.36

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