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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.64, 26,423.92 and 12,446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.64, 26,423.92 and 12,446.42 is: 17,166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.64 : 26,423.92 = 12,446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.64/26,423.92 = 12,446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.64x = 26,423.92 × 12,446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.64x = 328,883,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,883,089.80/19,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,166.31

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