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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,475.70, 26,858.82 and 12,758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,475.70, 26,858.82 and 12,758.88 is: 17,595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,475.70 : 26,858.82 = 12,758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,475.70/26,858.82 = 12,758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,475.70x = 26,858.82 × 12,758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,475.70x = 342,688,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,688,461.32/19,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.69

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