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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,434.90, 26,805.96 and 12,709.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,434.90, 26,805.96 and 12,709.74 is: 17,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,434.90 : 26,805.96 = 12,709.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,434.90/26,805.96 = 12,709.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,434.90x = 26,805.96 × 12,709.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,434.90x = 340,696,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,696,782.05/19,434.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,530.15

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