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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.52, 26,867.22 and 12,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.52, 26,867.22 and 12,748.44 is: 17,598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.52 : 26,867.22 = 12,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.52/26,867.22 = 12,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.52x = 26,867.22 × 12,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.52x = 342,515,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,515,142.14/19,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.70

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