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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,135.68, 26,416.20 and 12,773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,135.68, 26,416.20 and 12,773.02 is: 17,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,135.68 : 26,416.20 = 12,773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,135.68/26,416.20 = 12,773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,135.68x = 26,416.20 × 12,773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,135.68x = 337,414,518.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,414,518.84/19,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,632.75

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