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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.36, 26,472.60 and 12,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.36, 26,472.60 and 12,006.12 is: 16,576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.36 : 26,472.60 = 12,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.36/26,472.60 = 12,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.36x = 26,472.60 × 12,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.36x = 317,833,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,833,212.31/19,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,576.81

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