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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.30, 26,847.79 and 12,289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.30, 26,847.79 and 12,289.61 is: 16,953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.30 : 26,847.79 = 12,289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.30/26,847.79 = 12,289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.30x = 26,847.79 × 12,289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.30x = 329,948,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,948,904.86/19,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,953.24

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