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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,417.81, 26,800.92 and 12,691.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,417.81, 26,800.92 and 12,691.87 is: 17,517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,417.81 : 26,800.92 = 12,691.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,417.81/26,800.92 = 12,691.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,417.81x = 26,800.92 × 12,691.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,417.81x = 340,153,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,153,792.52/19,417.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,517.62

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