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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,135.01, 26,395.83 and 12,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,135.01, 26,395.83 and 12,223.24 is: 16,861.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,135.01 : 26,395.83 = 12,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,135.01/26,395.83 = 12,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,135.01x = 26,395.83 × 12,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,135.01x = 322,642,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,642,499.10/19,135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.37

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