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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196.14, 26,507.04 and 12,038.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196.14, 26,507.04 and 12,038.11 is: 16,622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196.14 : 26,507.04 = 12,038.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196.14/26,507.04 = 12,038.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196.14x = 26,507.04 × 12,038.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196.14x = 319,094,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,094,663.29/19,196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.86

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