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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,029.96, 26,252.42 and 12,659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,029.96, 26,252.42 and 12,659.67 is: 17,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,029.96 : 26,252.42 = 12,659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,029.96/26,252.42 = 12,659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,029.96x = 26,252.42 × 12,659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,029.96x = 332,346,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,346,910.60/19,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,464.40

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