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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.07, 26,942.46 and 12,818.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.07, 26,942.46 and 12,818.04 is: 17,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.07 : 26,942.46 = 12,818.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.07/26,942.46 = 12,818.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.07x = 26,942.46 × 12,818.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.07x = 345,349,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,349,529.98/19,544.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.30

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