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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,122, 26,376.92 and 12,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,122, 26,376.92 and 12,036.12 is: 16,602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,122 : 26,376.92 = 12,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,122/26,376.92 = 12,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,122x = 26,376.92 × 12,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,122x = 317,475,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,475,774.35/19,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.64

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