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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.78, 26,967.75 and 12,468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.78, 26,967.75 and 12,468.44 is: 17,205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.78 : 26,967.75 = 12,468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.78/26,967.75 = 12,468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.78x = 26,967.75 × 12,468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.78x = 336,245,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,245,772.81/19,542.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.63

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