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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.01, 26,601.62 and 12,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.01, 26,601.62 and 12,903.84 is: 17,815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.01 : 26,601.62 = 12,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.01/26,601.62 = 12,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.01x = 26,601.62 × 12,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.01x = 343,262,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,262,983.70/19,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,815.18

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