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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.92, 26,269.86 and 12,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.92, 26,269.86 and 12,675.10 is: 17,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.92 : 26,269.86 = 12,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.92/26,269.86 = 12,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.92x = 26,269.86 × 12,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.92x = 332,973,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,973,104.79/19,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.80

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