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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,454.03, 26,848.94 and 12,741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,454.03, 26,848.94 and 12,741.33 is: 17,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,454.03 : 26,848.94 = 12,741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,454.03/26,848.94 = 12,741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,454.03x = 26,848.94 × 12,741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,454.03x = 342,091,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,091,140.98/19,454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.59

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