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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,456.74, 26,840.70 and 12,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,456.74, 26,840.70 and 12,385.44 is: 17,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,456.74 : 26,840.70 = 12,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,456.74/26,840.70 = 12,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,456.74x = 26,840.70 × 12,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,456.74x = 332,433,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,433,879.41/19,456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,085.80

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