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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.79, 26,574.62 and 12,964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.79, 26,574.62 and 12,964.23 is: 17,885.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.79 : 26,574.62 = 12,964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.79/26,574.62 = 12,964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.79x = 26,574.62 × 12,964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.79x = 344,519,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,519,421.02/19,262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,885.23

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