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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.89, 26,973.08 and 12,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.89, 26,973.08 and 12,370.76 is: 17,065.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.89 : 26,973.08 = 12,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.89/26,973.08 = 12,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.89x = 26,973.08 × 12,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.89x = 333,677,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,677,364.28/19,552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.37

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