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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,352, 26,711.46 and 12,638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,352, 26,711.46 and 12,638.66 is: 17,445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,352 : 26,711.46 = 12,638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,352/26,711.46 = 12,638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,352x = 26,711.46 × 12,638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,352x = 337,597,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,597,061.04/19,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,445.07

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