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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,062.98, 26,316.22 and 12,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,062.98, 26,316.22 and 12,693.36 is: 17,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,062.98 : 26,316.22 = 12,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,062.98/26,316.22 = 12,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,062.98x = 26,316.22 × 12,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,062.98x = 334,041,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,041,254.30/19,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.03

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