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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,073.16, 26,309.34 and 12,612.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,073.16, 26,309.34 and 12,612.78 is: 17,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,073.16 : 26,309.34 = 12,612.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,073.16/26,309.34 = 12,612.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,073.16x = 26,309.34 × 12,612.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,073.16x = 331,833,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,833,917.37/19,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,397.95

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