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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.50, 26,311.23 and 12,696.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.50, 26,311.23 and 12,696.75 is: 17,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.50 : 26,311.23 = 12,696.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.50/26,311.23 = 12,696.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.50x = 26,311.23 × 12,696.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.50x = 334,067,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,067,109.50/19,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.59

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