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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,197.08, 26,496.92 and 12,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,197.08, 26,496.92 and 12,499.44 is: 17,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,197.08 : 26,496.92 = 12,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,197.08/26,496.92 = 12,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,197.08x = 26,496.92 × 12,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,197.08x = 331,196,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,196,661.72/19,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,252.45

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