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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.27, 26,974.98 and 12,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.27, 26,974.98 and 12,372.14 is: 17,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.27 : 26,974.98 = 12,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.27/26,974.98 = 12,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.27x = 26,974.98 × 12,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.27x = 333,738,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,738,094.18/19,554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.27

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