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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.32, 26,972.19 and 12,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.32, 26,972.19 and 12,471.30 is: 17,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.32 : 26,972.19 = 12,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.32/26,972.19 = 12,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.32x = 26,972.19 × 12,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.32x = 336,378,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,378,273.15/19,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.01

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