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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,086.82, 26,335.46 and 12,008.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,086.82, 26,335.46 and 12,008.84 is: 16,569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,086.82 : 26,335.46 = 12,008.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,086.82/26,335.46 = 12,008.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,086.82x = 26,335.46 × 12,008.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,086.82x = 316,258,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,258,325.47/19,086.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.46

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