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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,181.95, 26,479.26 and 12,897.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,181.95, 26,479.26 and 12,897.97 is: 17,804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,181.95 : 26,479.26 = 12,897.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,181.95/26,479.26 = 12,897.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,181.95x = 26,479.26 × 12,897.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,181.95x = 341,528,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,528,634.90/19,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.69

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