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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.51, 26,975.39 and 12,841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.51, 26,975.39 and 12,841.77 is: 17,717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.51 : 26,975.39 = 12,841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.51/26,975.39 = 12,841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.51x = 26,975.39 × 12,841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.51x = 346,411,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,411,754.04/19,552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,717.00

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