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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.03, 26,966.72 and 12,467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.03, 26,966.72 and 12,467.69 is: 17,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.03 : 26,966.72 = 12,467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.03/26,966.72 = 12,467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.03x = 26,966.72 × 12,467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.03x = 336,212,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,212,705.28/19,542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.60

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