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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,350.84, 26,688.30 and 12,978.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,350.84, 26,688.30 and 12,978.48 is: 17,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,350.84 : 26,688.30 = 12,978.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,350.84/26,688.30 = 12,978.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,350.84x = 26,688.30 × 12,978.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,350.84x = 346,373,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,373,567.78/19,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,899.67

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