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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.62, 26,454.15 and 12,094.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.62, 26,454.15 and 12,094.94 is: 16,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.62 : 26,454.15 = 12,094.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.62/26,454.15 = 12,094.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.62x = 26,454.15 × 12,094.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.62x = 319,961,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,961,230.39/19,172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.45

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