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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.15, 26,977.62 and 12,843.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.15, 26,977.62 and 12,843.39 is: 17,719.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.15 : 26,977.62 = 12,843.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.15/26,977.62 = 12,843.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.15x = 26,977.62 × 12,843.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.15x = 346,484,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,484,094.93/19,554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,719.21

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