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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.09, 26,912.50 and 12,796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.09, 26,912.50 and 12,796.44 is: 17,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.09 : 26,912.50 = 12,796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.09/26,912.50 = 12,796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.09x = 26,912.50 × 12,796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.09x = 344,384,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,384,159.51/19,507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.31

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