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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,431.20, 26,802.96 and 12,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,431.20, 26,802.96 and 12,713.60 is: 17,536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,431.20 : 26,802.96 = 12,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,431.20/26,802.96 = 12,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,431.20x = 26,802.96 × 12,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,431.20x = 340,762,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,762,112.26/19,431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.85

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