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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,354.38, 26,713.35 and 12,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,354.38, 26,713.35 and 12,290.46 is: 16,963.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,354.38 : 26,713.35 = 12,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,354.38/26,713.35 = 12,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,354.38x = 26,713.35 × 12,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,354.38x = 328,319,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,319,359.64/19,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,963.57

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