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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.29, 26,593.23 and 12,977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.29, 26,593.23 and 12,977.73 is: 17,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.29 : 26,593.23 = 12,977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.29/26,593.23 = 12,977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.29x = 26,593.23 × 12,977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.29x = 345,119,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,119,758.77/19,276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,903.85

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