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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.08, 26,994.99 and 12,852.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.08, 26,994.99 and 12,852.81 is: 17,740.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.08 : 26,994.99 = 12,852.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.08/26,994.99 = 12,852.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.08x = 26,994.99 × 12,852.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.08x = 346,961,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,961,477.42/19,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,740.06

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