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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,009.69, 26,224.66 and 12,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,009.69, 26,224.66 and 12,297.48 is: 16,964.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,009.69 : 26,224.66 = 12,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,009.69/26,224.66 = 12,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,009.69x = 26,224.66 × 12,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,009.69x = 322,497,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,497,261.81/19,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.89

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