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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,467.24, 26,868.70 and 12,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,467.24, 26,868.70 and 12,741.24 is: 17,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,467.24 : 26,868.70 = 12,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,467.24/26,868.70 = 12,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,467.24x = 26,868.70 × 12,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,467.24x = 342,340,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,340,555.19/19,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,585.47

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