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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.35, 26,562.63 and 12,895.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.35, 26,562.63 and 12,895.65 is: 17,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.35 : 26,562.63 = 12,895.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.35/26,562.63 = 12,895.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.35x = 26,562.63 × 12,895.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.35x = 342,542,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,542,379.56/19,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,774.70

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