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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,298, 26,613 and 12,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,298, 26,613 and 12,588.80 is: 17,360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,298 : 26,613 = 12,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,298/26,613 = 12,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,298x = 26,613 × 12,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,298x = 335,025,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,025,734.40/19,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.65

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