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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.84, 26,458.08 and 12,456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.84, 26,458.08 and 12,456.48 is: 17,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.84 : 26,458.08 = 12,456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.84/26,458.08 = 12,456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.84x = 26,458.08 × 12,456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.84x = 329,574,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,574,544.36/19,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.38

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