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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.95, 26,480.83 and 12,788.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.95, 26,480.83 and 12,788.46 is: 17,662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.95 : 26,480.83 = 12,788.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.95/26,480.83 = 12,788.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.95x = 26,480.83 × 12,788.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.95x = 338,649,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,649,035.22/19,172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.85

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