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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,740.26, 27,238.92 and 12,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,740.26, 27,238.92 and 12,676.25 is: 17,491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,740.26 : 27,238.92 = 12,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,740.26/27,238.92 = 12,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,740.26x = 27,238.92 × 12,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,740.26x = 345,287,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,287,223.46/19,740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,491.53

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