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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,183.69, 26,476.64 and 12,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,183.69, 26,476.64 and 12,016.32 is: 16,584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,183.69 : 26,476.64 = 12,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,183.69/26,476.64 = 12,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,183.69x = 26,476.64 × 12,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,183.69x = 318,151,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,151,778.76/19,183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.49

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