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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.69, 26,281.11 and 12,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.69, 26,281.11 and 12,232.46 is: 16,888.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.69 : 26,281.11 = 12,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.69/26,281.11 = 12,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.69x = 26,281.11 × 12,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.69x = 321,482,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,482,495.43/19,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.41

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