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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,553.39, 26,973.77 and 12,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,553.39, 26,973.77 and 12,371.26 is: 17,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,553.39 : 26,973.77 = 12,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,553.39/26,973.77 = 12,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,553.39x = 26,973.77 × 12,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,553.39x = 333,699,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,699,386.98/19,553.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.06

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