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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,063.50, 26,316.92 and 12,693.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,063.50, 26,316.92 and 12,693.85 is: 17,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,063.50 : 26,316.92 = 12,693.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,063.50/26,316.92 = 12,693.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,063.50x = 26,316.92 × 12,693.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,063.50x = 334,063,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,063,034.94/19,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.70

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