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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,431.28, 26,824.26 and 12,717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,431.28, 26,824.26 and 12,717.19 is: 17,555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,431.28 : 26,824.26 = 12,717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,431.28/26,824.26 = 12,717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,431.28x = 26,824.26 × 12,717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,431.28x = 341,129,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,129,211.03/19,431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.67

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