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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.74, 26,706.97 and 12,635.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.74, 26,706.97 and 12,635.42 is: 17,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.74 : 26,706.97 = 12,635.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.74/26,706.97 = 12,635.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.74x = 26,706.97 × 12,635.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.74x = 337,453,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,453,782.88/19,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,440.61

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