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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.99, 38,967.53 and 12,847.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.99, 38,967.53 and 12,847.95 is: 19,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.99 : 38,967.53 = 12,847.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.99/38,967.53 = 12,847.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.99x = 38,967.53 × 12,847.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.99x = 500,652,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,652,812.82/26,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,247.74

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