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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.53, 26,967.41 and 12,468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.53, 26,967.41 and 12,468.19 is: 17,205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.53 : 26,967.41 = 12,468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.53/26,967.41 = 12,468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.53x = 26,967.41 × 12,468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.53x = 336,234,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,234,661.93/19,542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.28

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