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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.71, 26,727.46 and 12,662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.71, 26,727.46 and 12,662.21 is: 17,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.71 : 26,727.46 = 12,662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.71/26,727.46 = 12,662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.71x = 26,727.46 × 12,662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.71x = 338,428,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,428,593.48/19,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.35

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