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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,509.74, 26,914.60 and 12,431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,509.74, 26,914.60 and 12,431.75 is: 17,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,509.74 : 26,914.60 = 12,431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,509.74/26,914.60 = 12,431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,509.74x = 26,914.60 × 12,431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,509.74x = 334,595,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,595,578.55/19,509.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,150.18

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