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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,019.58, 26,238.18 and 12,307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,019.58, 26,238.18 and 12,307.37 is: 16,978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,019.58 : 26,238.18 = 12,307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,019.58/26,238.18 = 12,307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,019.58x = 26,238.18 × 12,307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,019.58x = 322,922,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,922,989.39/19,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.45

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