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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.94, 26,476.50 and 12,895.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.94, 26,476.50 and 12,895.96 is: 17,801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.94 : 26,476.50 = 12,895.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.94/26,476.50 = 12,895.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.94x = 26,476.50 × 12,895.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.94x = 341,439,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,439,884.94/19,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,801.93

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