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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.44, 26,541.70 and 12,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.44, 26,541.70 and 12,851.76 is: 17,733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.44 : 26,541.70 = 12,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.44/26,541.70 = 12,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.44x = 26,541.70 × 12,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.44x = 341,107,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,107,558.39/19,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,733.29

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