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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,097.98, 26,333.91 and 12,374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,097.98, 26,333.91 and 12,374.78 is: 17,063.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,097.98 : 26,333.91 = 12,374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,097.98/26,333.91 = 12,374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,097.98x = 26,333.91 × 12,374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,097.98x = 325,876,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,876,211.12/19,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.39

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