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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,004.82, 26,220.22 and 12,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,004.82, 26,220.22 and 12,298.92 is: 16,968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,004.82 : 26,220.22 = 12,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,004.82/26,220.22 = 12,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,004.82x = 26,220.22 × 12,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,004.82x = 322,480,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,480,388.16/19,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,968.35

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