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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.97, 26,671.51 and 12,616.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.97, 26,671.51 and 12,616.18 is: 17,405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.97 : 26,671.51 = 12,616.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.97/26,671.51 = 12,616.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.97x = 26,671.51 × 12,616.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.97x = 336,492,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,492,472.81/19,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,405.11

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