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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452.64, 26,828.60 and 12,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452.64, 26,828.60 and 12,366.72 is: 17,055.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452.64 : 26,828.60 = 12,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452.64/26,828.60 = 12,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452.64x = 26,828.60 × 12,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452.64x = 331,781,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,781,784.19/19,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.87

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