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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.39, 26,975.15 and 12,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.39, 26,975.15 and 12,372.26 is: 17,067.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.39 : 26,975.15 = 12,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.39/26,975.15 = 12,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.39x = 26,975.15 × 12,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.39x = 333,743,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,743,569.34/19,554.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.45

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