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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,518.74, 26,926.99 and 12,440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,518.74, 26,926.99 and 12,440.75 is: 17,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,518.74 : 26,926.99 = 12,440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,518.74/26,926.99 = 12,440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,518.74x = 26,926.99 × 12,440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,518.74x = 334,991,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,991,987.06/19,518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.59

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