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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.71, 26,863.62 and 12,399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.71, 26,863.62 and 12,399.07 is: 17,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.71 : 26,863.62 = 12,399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.71/26,863.62 = 12,399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.71x = 26,863.62 × 12,399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.71x = 333,083,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,083,904.83/19,481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,097.26

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