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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,520.29, 26,919.56 and 12,811.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,520.29, 26,919.56 and 12,811.73 is: 17,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,520.29 : 26,919.56 = 12,811.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,520.29/26,919.56 = 12,811.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,520.29x = 26,919.56 × 12,811.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,520.29x = 344,886,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,886,070.38/19,520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.09

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