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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.54, 26,828.06 and 12,362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.54, 26,828.06 and 12,362.58 is: 17,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.54 : 26,828.06 = 12,362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.54/26,828.06 = 12,362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.54x = 26,828.06 × 12,362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.54x = 331,664,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,664,037.99/19,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.07

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