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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.12, 26,703.35 and 12,632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.12, 26,703.35 and 12,632.79 is: 17,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.12 : 26,703.35 = 12,632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.12/26,703.35 = 12,632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.12x = 26,703.35 × 12,632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.12x = 337,337,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,337,812.85/19,346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.98

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