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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,492.46, 26,902.63 and 12,797.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,492.46, 26,902.63 and 12,797.51 is: 17,662.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,492.46 : 26,902.63 = 12,797.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,492.46/26,902.63 = 12,797.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,492.46x = 26,902.63 × 12,797.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,492.46x = 344,286,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,286,711.71/19,492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.56

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