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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,396.53, 26,771.45 and 12,321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,396.53, 26,771.45 and 12,321.59 is: 17,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,396.53 : 26,771.45 = 12,321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,396.53/26,771.45 = 12,321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,396.53x = 26,771.45 × 12,321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,396.53x = 329,866,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,866,635.14/19,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.48

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