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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.37, 26,229 and 12,620.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.37, 26,229 and 12,620.68 is: 17,417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.37 : 26,229 = 12,620.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.37/26,229 = 12,620.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.37x = 26,229 × 12,620.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.37x = 331,027,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,027,815.72/19,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.59

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