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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,476.70, 26,860.20 and 12,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,476.70, 26,860.20 and 12,759.88 is: 17,597.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,476.70 : 26,860.20 = 12,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,476.70/26,860.20 = 12,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,476.70x = 26,860.20 × 12,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,476.70x = 342,732,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,732,928.78/19,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.07

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