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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,479.53, 26,860.61 and 12,396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,479.53, 26,860.61 and 12,396.89 is: 17,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,479.53 : 26,860.61 = 12,396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,479.53/26,860.61 = 12,396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,479.53x = 26,860.61 × 12,396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,479.53x = 332,987,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,987,893.20/19,479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,094.25

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