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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,363.50, 26,727.24 and 12,557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,363.50, 26,727.24 and 12,557.34 is: 17,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,363.50 : 26,727.24 = 12,557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,363.50/26,727.24 = 12,557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,363.50x = 26,727.24 × 12,557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,363.50x = 335,623,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,623,039.94/19,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.77

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