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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,418.76, 26,787.76 and 12,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,418.76, 26,787.76 and 12,244.78 is: 16,891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,418.76 : 26,787.76 = 12,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,418.76/26,787.76 = 12,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,418.76x = 26,787.76 × 12,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,418.76x = 328,010,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,010,227.89/19,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.41

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