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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,449.90, 26,843.67 and 12,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,449.90, 26,843.67 and 12,386.70 is: 17,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,449.90 : 26,843.67 = 12,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,449.90/26,843.67 = 12,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,449.90x = 26,843.67 × 12,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,449.90x = 332,504,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,504,487.19/19,449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.43

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