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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,388.84, 26,749.59 and 12,678.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,388.84, 26,749.59 and 12,678.34 is: 17,491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,388.84 : 26,749.59 = 12,678.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,388.84/26,749.59 = 12,678.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,388.84x = 26,749.59 × 12,678.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,388.84x = 339,140,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,140,396.88/19,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,491.53

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