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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.48, 26,970.84 and 12,837.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.48, 26,970.84 and 12,837.66 is: 17,706.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.48 : 26,970.84 = 12,837.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.48/26,970.84 = 12,837.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.48x = 26,970.84 × 12,837.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.48x = 346,242,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,242,338.98/19,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,706.55

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