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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,349.84, 26,686.92 and 12,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,349.84, 26,686.92 and 12,977.48 is: 17,898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,349.84 : 26,686.92 = 12,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,349.84/26,686.92 = 12,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,349.84x = 26,686.92 × 12,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,349.84x = 346,328,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,328,970.56/19,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,898.29

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