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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.22, 26,283.27 and 12,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.22, 26,283.27 and 12,234 is: 16,890.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.22 : 26,283.27 = 12,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.22/26,283.27 = 12,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.22x = 26,283.27 × 12,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.22x = 321,549,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,549,525.18/19,037.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.57

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