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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,493.54, 26,905.26 and 12,318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,493.54, 26,905.26 and 12,318.89 is: 17,002.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,493.54 : 26,905.26 = 12,318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,493.54/26,905.26 = 12,318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,493.54x = 26,905.26 × 12,318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,493.54x = 331,442,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,442,938.36/19,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.71

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