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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,504.14, 26,907.03 and 12,427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,504.14, 26,907.03 and 12,427.98 is: 17,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,504.14 : 26,907.03 = 12,427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,504.14/26,907.03 = 12,427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,504.14x = 26,907.03 × 12,427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,504.14x = 334,400,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,400,030.70/19,504.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,145.08

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