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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.09, 26,283.11 and 12,233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.09, 26,283.11 and 12,233.87 is: 16,890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.09 : 26,283.11 = 12,233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.09/26,283.11 = 12,233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.09x = 26,283.11 × 12,233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.09x = 321,544,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,544,150.94/19,037.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.40

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