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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,205.92, 26,494.74 and 12,834.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,205.92, 26,494.74 and 12,834.07 is: 17,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,205.92 : 26,494.74 = 12,834.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,205.92/26,494.74 = 12,834.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,205.92x = 26,494.74 × 12,834.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,205.92x = 340,035,429.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,035,429.43/19,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,704.72

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