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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,548.24, 26,989.91 and 12,484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,548.24, 26,989.91 and 12,484.23 is: 17,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,548.24 : 26,989.91 = 12,484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,548.24/26,989.91 = 12,484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,548.24x = 26,989.91 × 12,484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,548.24x = 336,948,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,948,244.12/19,548.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,236.76

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