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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,294.19, 26,610.95 and 12,918.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,294.19, 26,610.95 and 12,918.75 is: 17,817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,294.19 : 26,610.95 = 12,918.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,294.19/26,610.95 = 12,918.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,294.19x = 26,610.95 × 12,918.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,294.19x = 343,780,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,780,242.61/19,294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,817.82

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