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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.84, 26,954.78 and 12,464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.84, 26,954.78 and 12,464.96 is: 17,185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.84 : 26,954.78 = 12,464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.84/26,954.78 = 12,464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.84x = 26,954.78 × 12,464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.84x = 335,990,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,990,254.51/19,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,185.46

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