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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.76, 26,268.75 and 12,669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.76, 26,268.75 and 12,669.03 is: 17,486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.76 : 26,268.75 = 12,669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.76/26,268.75 = 12,669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.76x = 26,268.75 × 12,669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.76x = 332,799,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,799,581.81/19,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.54

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