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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,060.80, 26,287.20 and 12,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,060.80, 26,287.20 and 12,772.80 is: 17,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,060.80 : 26,287.20 = 12,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,060.80/26,287.20 = 12,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,060.80x = 26,287.20 × 12,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,060.80x = 335,761,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,761,148.16/19,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,615.27

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