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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,482.53, 26,903.14 and 12,325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,482.53, 26,903.14 and 12,325.57 is: 17,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,482.53 : 26,903.14 = 12,325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,482.53/26,903.14 = 12,325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,482.53x = 26,903.14 × 12,325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,482.53x = 331,596,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,596,437.22/19,482.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.20

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