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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.16, 26,683.92 and 12,723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.16, 26,683.92 and 12,723.36 is: 17,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.16 : 26,683.92 = 12,723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.16/26,683.92 = 12,723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.16x = 26,683.92 × 12,723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.16x = 339,509,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,509,120.37/19,328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.52

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