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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,061.30, 26,287.89 and 12,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,061.30, 26,287.89 and 12,773.30 is: 17,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,061.30 : 26,287.89 = 12,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,061.30/26,287.89 = 12,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,061.30x = 26,287.89 × 12,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,061.30x = 335,783,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,783,105.34/19,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,615.96

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