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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,160.73, 26,447.04 and 12,446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,160.73, 26,447.04 and 12,446.01 is: 17,178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,160.73 : 26,447.04 = 12,446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,160.73/26,447.04 = 12,446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,160.73x = 26,447.04 × 12,446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,160.73x = 329,160,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,160,124.31/19,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.89

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