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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,506.74, 26,910.46 and 12,428.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,506.74, 26,910.46 and 12,428.75 is: 17,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,506.74 : 26,910.46 = 12,428.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,506.74/26,910.46 = 12,428.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,506.74x = 26,910.46 × 12,428.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,506.74x = 334,463,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,463,462.54/19,506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,146.05

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