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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.96, 26,967.72 and 12,476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.96, 26,967.72 and 12,476.56 is: 17,213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.96 : 26,967.72 = 12,476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.96/26,967.72 = 12,476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.96x = 26,967.72 × 12,476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.96x = 336,464,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,464,376.64/19,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,213.13

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