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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.84, 26,684.16 and 12,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.84, 26,684.16 and 12,975.48 is: 17,895.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.84 : 26,684.16 = 12,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.84/26,684.16 = 12,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.84x = 26,684.16 × 12,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.84x = 346,239,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,239,784.40/19,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,895.53

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