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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,534.73, 26,969.42 and 12,832.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,534.73, 26,969.42 and 12,832.04 is: 17,715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,534.73 : 26,969.42 = 12,832.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,534.73/26,969.42 = 12,832.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,534.73x = 26,969.42 × 12,832.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,534.73x = 346,072,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,072,775.72/19,534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,715.77

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