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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,527.73, 26,955.09 and 12,452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,527.73, 26,955.09 and 12,452.77 is: 17,189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,527.73 : 26,955.09 = 12,452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,527.73/26,955.09 = 12,452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,527.73x = 26,955.09 × 12,452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,527.73x = 335,665,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,665,536.10/19,527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,189.17

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