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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,433.40, 26,803.86 and 12,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,433.40, 26,803.86 and 12,708.24 is: 17,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,433.40 : 26,803.86 = 12,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,433.40/26,803.86 = 12,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,433.40x = 26,803.86 × 12,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,433.40x = 340,629,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,629,885.81/19,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.06

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