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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,492.72, 26,878.78 and 12,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,492.72, 26,878.78 and 12,410.08 is: 17,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,492.72 : 26,878.78 = 12,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,492.72/26,878.78 = 12,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,492.72x = 26,878.78 × 12,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,492.72x = 333,567,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,567,810.10/19,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,112.43

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