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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,119.15, 26,373.74 and 12,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,119.15, 26,373.74 and 12,033.27 is: 16,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,119.15 : 26,373.74 = 12,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,119.15/26,373.74 = 12,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,119.15x = 26,373.74 × 12,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,119.15x = 317,362,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,362,274.16/19,119.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.18

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