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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,360.24, 26,713.05 and 12,655.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,360.24, 26,713.05 and 12,655.73 is: 17,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,360.24 : 26,713.05 = 12,655.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,360.24/26,713.05 = 12,655.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,360.24x = 26,713.05 × 12,655.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,360.24x = 338,073,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,073,148.28/19,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.24

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