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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,098.54, 26,359.35 and 12,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,098.54, 26,359.35 and 12,027.18 is: 16,599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,098.54 : 26,359.35 = 12,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,098.54/26,359.35 = 12,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,098.54x = 26,359.35 × 12,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,098.54x = 317,028,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,028,647.13/19,098.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.63

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