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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,442.64, 26,814.80 and 12,356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,442.64, 26,814.80 and 12,356.72 is: 17,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,442.64 : 26,814.80 = 12,356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,442.64/26,814.80 = 12,356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,442.64x = 26,814.80 × 12,356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,442.64x = 331,342,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,342,975.46/19,442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.08

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