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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.83, 26,809.29 and 12,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.83, 26,809.29 and 12,719.80 is: 17,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.83 : 26,809.29 = 12,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.83/26,809.29 = 12,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.83x = 26,809.29 × 12,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.83x = 341,008,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,008,806.94/19,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,537.25

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