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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.99, 26,824.76 and 12,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.99, 26,824.76 and 12,727.66 is: 17,558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.99 : 26,824.76 = 12,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.99/26,824.76 = 12,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.99x = 26,824.76 × 12,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.99x = 341,416,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,416,361.22/19,444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,558.06

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