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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,461.96, 26,869.41 and 12,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,461.96, 26,869.41 and 12,662.44 is: 17,481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,461.96 : 26,869.41 = 12,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,461.96/26,869.41 = 12,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,461.96x = 26,869.41 × 12,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,461.96x = 340,232,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,232,291.96/19,461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,481.91

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