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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,569.42, 26,995.81 and 12,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,569.42, 26,995.81 and 12,387.20 is: 17,088.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,569.42 : 26,995.81 = 12,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,569.42/26,995.81 = 12,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,569.42x = 26,995.81 × 12,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,569.42x = 334,402,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,402,497.63/19,569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,088.01

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