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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,505.28, 26,906.40 and 12,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,505.28, 26,906.40 and 12,792 is: 17,645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,505.28 : 26,906.40 = 12,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,505.28/26,906.40 = 12,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,505.28x = 26,906.40 × 12,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,505.28x = 344,186,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,186,668.80/19,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,645.82

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