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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,003.06, 26,217.82 and 12,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,003.06, 26,217.82 and 12,297.17 is: 16,965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,003.06 : 26,217.82 = 12,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,003.06/26,217.82 = 12,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,003.06x = 26,217.82 × 12,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,003.06x = 322,404,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,404,827.74/19,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.94

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