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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,014.43, 26,216.02 and 12,196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,014.43, 26,216.02 and 12,196.41 is: 16,815.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,014.43 : 26,216.02 = 12,196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,014.43/26,216.02 = 12,196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,014.43x = 26,216.02 × 12,196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,014.43x = 319,741,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,741,403.93/19,014.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,815.73

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