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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,463.52, 26,868.60 and 12,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,463.52, 26,868.60 and 12,749.44 is: 17,600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,463.52 : 26,868.60 = 12,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,463.52/26,868.60 = 12,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,463.52x = 26,868.60 × 12,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,463.52x = 342,559,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,559,603.58/19,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,600.08

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