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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.44, 26,494.48 and 12,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.44, 26,494.48 and 12,022.32 is: 16,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.44 : 26,494.48 = 12,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.44/26,494.48 = 12,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.44x = 26,494.48 × 12,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.44x = 318,525,116.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,525,116.79/19,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.98

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