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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.15, 26,218.89 and 12,191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.15, 26,218.89 and 12,191.37 is: 16,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.15 : 26,218.89 = 12,191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.15/26,218.89 = 12,191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.15x = 26,218.89 × 12,191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.15x = 319,644,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,644,257.87/19,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,816.17

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