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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472.52, 26,868.06 and 12,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472.52, 26,868.06 and 12,396.36 is: 17,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472.52 : 26,868.06 = 12,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472.52/26,868.06 = 12,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472.52x = 26,868.06 × 12,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472.52x = 333,066,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,066,144.26/19,472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,104.42

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