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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.72, 26,967.66 and 12,468.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.72, 26,967.66 and 12,468.39 is: 17,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.72 : 26,967.66 = 12,468.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.72/26,967.66 = 12,468.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.72x = 26,967.66 × 12,468.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.72x = 336,243,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,243,302.27/19,542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.55

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