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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,427.40, 26,795.61 and 12,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,427.40, 26,795.61 and 12,702.24 is: 17,519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,427.40 : 26,795.61 = 12,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,427.40/26,795.61 = 12,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,427.40x = 26,795.61 × 12,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,427.40x = 340,364,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,364,269.17/19,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,519.81

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