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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.92, 26,870.29 and 12,202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.92, 26,870.29 and 12,202.94 is: 16,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.92 : 26,870.29 = 12,202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.92/26,870.29 = 12,202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.92x = 26,870.29 × 12,202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.92x = 327,896,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,896,573.32/19,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.79

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