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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,103.58, 26,373.92 and 12,728.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,103.58, 26,373.92 and 12,728.49 is: 17,572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,103.58 : 26,373.92 = 12,728.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,103.58/26,373.92 = 12,728.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,103.58x = 26,373.92 × 12,728.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,103.58x = 335,700,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,700,113.34/19,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.63

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