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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.52, 26,864.46 and 12,746.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.52, 26,864.46 and 12,746.43 is: 17,595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.52 : 26,864.46 = 12,746.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.52/26,864.46 = 12,746.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.52x = 26,864.46 × 12,746.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.52x = 342,425,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,425,958.88/19,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.93

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