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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.94, 26,826.99 and 12,734.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.94, 26,826.99 and 12,734.39 is: 17,568.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.94 : 26,826.99 = 12,734.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.94/26,826.99 = 12,734.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.94x = 26,826.99 × 12,734.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.94x = 341,625,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,625,351.49/19,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.86

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