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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,405.98, 26,780.40 and 12,687.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,405.98, 26,780.40 and 12,687.57 is: 17,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,405.98 : 26,780.40 = 12,687.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,405.98/26,780.40 = 12,687.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,405.98x = 26,780.40 × 12,687.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,405.98x = 339,778,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,778,199.63/19,405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,508.94

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