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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,559.76, 26,985.40 and 12,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,559.76, 26,985.40 and 12,849 is: 17,726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,559.76 : 26,985.40 = 12,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,559.76/26,985.40 = 12,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,559.76x = 26,985.40 × 12,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,559.76x = 346,735,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,735,404.60/19,559.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,726.98

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