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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,062.80, 26,289.96 and 12,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,062.80, 26,289.96 and 12,774.80 is: 17,618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,062.80 : 26,289.96 = 12,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,062.80/26,289.96 = 12,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,062.80x = 26,289.96 × 12,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,062.80x = 335,848,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,848,981.01/19,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,618.03

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