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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,458.26, 26,827.83 and 12,733.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,458.26, 26,827.83 and 12,733.23 is: 17,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,458.26 : 26,827.83 = 12,733.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,458.26/26,827.83 = 12,733.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,458.26x = 26,827.83 × 12,733.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,458.26x = 341,604,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,604,929.79/19,458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.78

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