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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,401.72, 26,774.10 and 12,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,401.72, 26,774.10 and 12,698.52 is: 17,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,401.72 : 26,774.10 = 12,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,401.72/26,774.10 = 12,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,401.72x = 26,774.10 × 12,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,401.72x = 339,991,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,991,444.33/19,401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.78

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