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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,388.88, 26,748.36 and 12,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,388.88, 26,748.36 and 12,672 is: 17,481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,388.88 : 26,748.36 = 12,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,388.88/26,748.36 = 12,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,388.88x = 26,748.36 × 12,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,388.88x = 338,955,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,955,217.92/19,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,481.94

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