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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,119.53, 26,374.25 and 12,033.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,119.53, 26,374.25 and 12,033.65 is: 16,599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,119.53 : 26,374.25 = 12,033.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,119.53/26,374.25 = 12,033.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,119.53x = 26,374.25 × 12,033.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,119.53x = 317,378,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,378,391.73/19,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.70

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