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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.48, 26,967.36 and 12,836.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.48, 26,967.36 and 12,836.48 is: 17,706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.48 : 26,967.36 = 12,836.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.48/26,967.36 = 12,836.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.48x = 26,967.36 × 12,836.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.48x = 346,165,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,165,977.29/19,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,706.26

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