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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.96, 26,726.18 and 12,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.96, 26,726.18 and 12,663.50 is: 17,469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.96 : 26,726.18 = 12,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.96/26,726.18 = 12,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.96x = 26,726.18 × 12,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.96x = 338,446,980.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,446,980.43/19,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.17

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