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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,122.66, 26,398.26 and 12,759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,122.66, 26,398.26 and 12,759.84 is: 17,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,122.66 : 26,398.26 = 12,759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,122.66/26,398.26 = 12,759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,122.66x = 26,398.26 × 12,759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,122.66x = 336,837,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,837,573.88/19,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.58

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