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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.39, 26,975.22 and 12,841.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.39, 26,975.22 and 12,841.65 is: 17,716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.39 : 26,975.22 = 12,841.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.39/26,975.22 = 12,841.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.39x = 26,975.22 × 12,841.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.39x = 346,406,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,406,333.91/19,552.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.83

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