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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,374.27, 26,729.61 and 12,663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,374.27, 26,729.61 and 12,663.78 is: 17,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,374.27 : 26,729.61 = 12,663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,374.27/26,729.61 = 12,663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,374.27x = 26,729.61 × 12,663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,374.27x = 338,497,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,497,752.80/19,374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.51

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