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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,572.03, 26,996.02 and 12,495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,572.03, 26,996.02 and 12,495.26 is: 17,234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,572.03 : 26,996.02 = 12,495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,572.03/26,996.02 = 12,495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,572.03x = 26,996.02 × 12,495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,572.03x = 337,322,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,322,091.41/19,572.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,234.91

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