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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,286.73, 26,609.78 and 12,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,286.73, 26,609.78 and 12,569.92 is: 17,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,286.73 : 26,609.78 = 12,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,286.73/26,609.78 = 12,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,286.73x = 26,609.78 × 12,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,286.73x = 334,482,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,482,770.72/19,286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.64

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