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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.62, 26,693.42 and 12,632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.62, 26,693.42 and 12,632.10 is: 17,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.62 : 26,693.42 = 12,632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.62/26,693.42 = 12,632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.62x = 26,693.42 × 12,632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.62x = 337,193,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,193,950.78/19,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.29

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