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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,367.96, 26,717.90 and 12,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,367.96, 26,717.90 and 12,657.50 is: 17,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,367.96 : 26,717.90 = 12,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,367.96/26,717.90 = 12,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,367.96x = 26,717.90 × 12,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,367.96x = 338,181,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,181,819.25/19,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.89

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