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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196.08, 26,495.54 and 12,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196.08, 26,495.54 and 12,498.44 is: 17,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196.08 : 26,495.54 = 12,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196.08/26,495.54 = 12,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196.08x = 26,495.54 × 12,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196.08x = 331,152,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,152,916.96/19,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.07

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