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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447.74, 26,846.78 and 12,383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447.74, 26,846.78 and 12,383.73 is: 17,095.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447.74 : 26,846.78 = 12,383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447.74/26,846.78 = 12,383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447.74x = 26,846.78 × 12,383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447.74x = 332,463,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,463,212.97/19,447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.21

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