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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.72, 26,310.16 and 12,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.72, 26,310.16 and 12,695.90 is: 17,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.72 : 26,310.16 = 12,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.72/26,310.16 = 12,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.72x = 26,310.16 × 12,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.72x = 334,031,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,031,160.34/19,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.42

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