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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,537.44, 26,960.40 and 12,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,537.44, 26,960.40 and 12,084 is: 16,675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,537.44 : 26,960.40 = 12,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,537.44/26,960.40 = 12,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,537.44x = 26,960.40 × 12,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,537.44x = 325,789,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,789,473.60/19,537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,675.14

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