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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,351.17, 26,703.68 and 12,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,351.17, 26,703.68 and 12,623.72 is: 17,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,351.17 : 26,703.68 = 12,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,351.17/26,703.68 = 12,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,351.17x = 26,703.68 × 12,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,351.17x = 337,099,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,099,582.65/19,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,420.11

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