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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.06, 26,309.82 and 12,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.06, 26,309.82 and 12,773.50 is: 17,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.06 : 26,309.82 = 12,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.06/26,309.82 = 12,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.06x = 26,309.82 × 12,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.06x = 336,068,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,068,485.77/19,072.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,620.99

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