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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,175.36, 26,475.36 and 12,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,175.36, 26,475.36 and 12,008.12 is: 16,579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,175.36 : 26,475.36 = 12,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,175.36/26,475.36 = 12,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,175.36x = 26,475.36 × 12,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,175.36x = 317,919,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,919,299.92/19,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.57

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