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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.48, 26,961.47 and 12,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.48, 26,961.47 and 12,362.30 is: 17,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.48 : 26,961.47 = 12,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.48/26,961.47 = 12,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.48x = 26,961.47 × 12,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.48x = 333,305,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,305,780.58/19,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.70

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