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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,416.80, 26,786.75 and 12,339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,416.80, 26,786.75 and 12,339.42 is: 17,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,416.80 : 26,786.75 = 12,339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,416.80/26,786.75 = 12,339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,416.80x = 26,786.75 × 12,339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,416.80x = 330,532,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,532,896.99/19,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.04

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