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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,926.88, 19,368.72 and 12,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,926.88, 19,368.72 and 12,440.88 is: 18,640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,926.88 : 19,368.72 = 12,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,926.88/19,368.72 = 12,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,926.88x = 19,368.72 × 12,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,926.88x = 240,963,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,963,921.27/12,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,640.53

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