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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,491.78, 26,902.82 and 12,317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,491.78, 26,902.82 and 12,317.13 is: 17,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,491.78 : 26,902.82 = 12,317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,491.78/26,902.82 = 12,317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,491.78x = 26,902.82 × 12,317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,491.78x = 331,365,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,365,431.28/19,491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,000.27

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