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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,195.45, 26,502.77 and 12,028.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,195.45, 26,502.77 and 12,028.32 is: 16,607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,195.45 : 26,502.77 = 12,028.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,195.45/26,502.77 = 12,028.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,195.45x = 26,502.77 × 12,028.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,195.45x = 318,783,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,783,828.52/19,195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.26

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