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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,565.73, 26,996.76 and 12,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,565.73, 26,996.76 and 12,398.44 is: 17,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,565.73 : 26,996.76 = 12,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,565.73/26,996.76 = 12,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,565.73x = 26,996.76 × 12,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,565.73x = 334,717,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,717,789.29/19,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,107.35

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