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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,484.31, 26,870.68 and 12,767.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,484.31, 26,870.68 and 12,767.47 is: 17,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,484.31 : 26,870.68 = 12,767.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,484.31/26,870.68 = 12,767.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,484.31x = 26,870.68 × 12,767.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,484.31x = 343,070,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,070,600.78/19,484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.53

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