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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,553.39, 26,976.60 and 12,842.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,553.39, 26,976.60 and 12,842.65 is: 17,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,553.39 : 26,976.60 = 12,842.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,553.39/26,976.60 = 12,842.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,553.39x = 26,976.60 × 12,842.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,553.39x = 346,450,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,450,964.55/19,553.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,718.21

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