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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,184.19, 26,477.33 and 12,016.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,184.19, 26,477.33 and 12,016.82 is: 16,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,184.19 : 26,477.33 = 12,016.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,184.19/26,477.33 = 12,016.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,184.19x = 26,477.33 × 12,016.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,184.19x = 318,173,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,173,116.22/19,184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.17

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