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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,926.73, 19,260.05 and 12,077.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,926.73, 19,260.05 and 12,077.98 is: 17,995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,926.73 : 19,260.05 = 12,077.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,926.73/19,260.05 = 12,077.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,926.73x = 19,260.05 × 12,077.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,926.73x = 232,622,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,622,498.70/12,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.46

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