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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,518.18, 26,928.42 and 12,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,518.18, 26,928.42 and 12,709.08 is: 17,534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,518.18 : 26,928.42 = 12,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,518.18/26,928.42 = 12,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,518.18x = 26,928.42 × 12,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,518.18x = 342,235,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,235,543.15/19,518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.19

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