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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.52, 26,995.33 and 12,494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.52, 26,995.33 and 12,494.76 is: 17,234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.52 : 26,995.33 = 12,494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.52/26,995.33 = 12,494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.52x = 26,995.33 × 12,494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.52x = 337,300,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,300,013.57/19,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,234.22

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