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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,388.98, 26,749.97 and 12,678.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,388.98, 26,749.97 and 12,678.53 is: 17,491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,388.98 : 26,749.97 = 12,678.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,388.98/26,749.97 = 12,678.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,388.98x = 26,749.97 × 12,678.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,388.98x = 339,150,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,150,297.14/19,388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,491.91

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