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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,186.02, 26,461.71 and 12,473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,186.02, 26,461.71 and 12,473.82 is: 17,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,186.02 : 26,461.71 = 12,473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,186.02/26,461.71 = 12,473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,186.02x = 26,461.71 × 12,473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,186.02x = 330,078,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,078,607.43/19,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.12

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