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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.92, 26,965.71 and 12,480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.92, 26,965.71 and 12,480.48 is: 17,217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.92 : 26,965.71 = 12,480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.92/26,965.71 = 12,480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.92x = 26,965.71 × 12,480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.92x = 336,545,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,545,004.34/19,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,217.29

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