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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.39, 26,983.50 and 12,847.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.39, 26,983.50 and 12,847.63 is: 17,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.39 : 26,983.50 = 12,847.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.39/26,983.50 = 12,847.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.39x = 26,983.50 × 12,847.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.39x = 346,674,024.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,674,024.11/19,558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,725.08

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