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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.29, 26,580.83 and 12,968.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.29, 26,580.83 and 12,968.73 is: 17,891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.29 : 26,580.83 = 12,968.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.29/26,580.83 = 12,968.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.29x = 26,580.83 × 12,968.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.29x = 344,719,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,719,542.60/19,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,891.44

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