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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,006, 26,228.32 and 12,733.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,006, 26,228.32 and 12,733.36 is: 17,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,006 : 26,228.32 = 12,733.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,006/26,228.32 = 12,733.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,006x = 26,228.32 × 12,733.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,006x = 333,974,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,974,640.76/19,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.06

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