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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,541.97, 26,966.63 and 12,467.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,541.97, 26,966.63 and 12,467.63 is: 17,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,541.97 : 26,966.63 = 12,467.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,541.97/26,966.63 = 12,467.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,541.97x = 26,966.63 × 12,467.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,541.97x = 336,209,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,209,768.02/19,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.50

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