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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.88, 26,923.89 and 12,812.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.88, 26,923.89 and 12,812.93 is: 17,683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.88 : 26,923.89 = 12,812.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.88/26,923.89 = 12,812.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.88x = 26,923.89 × 12,812.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.88x = 344,973,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,973,917.90/19,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,683.82

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