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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.09, 26,281.73 and 12,232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.09, 26,281.73 and 12,232.87 is: 16,889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.09 : 26,281.73 = 12,232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.09/26,281.73 = 12,232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.09x = 26,281.73 × 12,232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.09x = 321,500,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,500,986.47/19,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.02

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