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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,543.03, 26,968.10 and 12,468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,543.03, 26,968.10 and 12,468.69 is: 17,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,543.03 : 26,968.10 = 12,468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,543.03/26,968.10 = 12,468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,543.03x = 26,968.10 × 12,468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,543.03x = 336,256,878.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,256,878.79/19,543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.97

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