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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.37, 26,453.80 and 12,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.37, 26,453.80 and 12,094.69 is: 16,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.37 : 26,453.80 = 12,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.37/26,453.80 = 12,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.37x = 26,453.80 × 12,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.37x = 319,950,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,950,444.19/19,172.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.10

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