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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.22, 26,969.73 and 12,469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.22, 26,969.73 and 12,469.89 is: 17,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.22 : 26,969.73 = 12,469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.22/26,969.73 = 12,469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.22x = 26,969.73 × 12,469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.22x = 336,309,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,309,566.43/19,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,207.62

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