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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,345.60, 26,687.44 and 12,628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,345.60, 26,687.44 and 12,628.12 is: 17,420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,345.60 : 26,687.44 = 12,628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,345.60/26,687.44 = 12,628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,345.60x = 26,687.44 × 12,628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,345.60x = 337,012,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,012,194.81/19,345.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,420.61

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