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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.97, 26,950.47 and 12,462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.97, 26,950.47 and 12,462.67 is: 17,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.97 : 26,950.47 = 12,462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.97/26,950.47 = 12,462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.97x = 26,950.47 × 12,462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.97x = 335,874,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,874,813.95/19,533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.40

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