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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,478.27, 26,858.89 and 12,395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,478.27, 26,858.89 and 12,395.63 is: 17,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,478.27 : 26,858.89 = 12,395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,478.27/26,858.89 = 12,395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,478.27x = 26,858.89 × 12,395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,478.27x = 332,932,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,932,945.29/19,478.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.53

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