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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196.39, 26,474.81 and 12,476.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196.39, 26,474.81 and 12,476.85 is: 17,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196.39 : 26,474.81 = 12,476.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196.39/26,474.81 = 12,476.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196.39x = 26,474.81 × 12,476.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196.39x = 330,322,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,322,170.76/19,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,207.52

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