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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,382.80, 26,752.56 and 12,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,382.80, 26,752.56 and 12,307.88 is: 16,987.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,382.80 : 26,752.56 = 12,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,382.80/26,752.56 = 12,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,382.80x = 26,752.56 × 12,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,382.80x = 329,267,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,267,298.17/19,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.60

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