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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.35, 26,233.15 and 12,729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.35, 26,233.15 and 12,729.75 is: 17,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.35 : 26,233.15 = 12,729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.35/26,233.15 = 12,729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.35x = 26,233.15 × 12,729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.35x = 333,941,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,941,522.71/19,015.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,561.68

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