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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.08, 26,497.94 and 12,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.08, 26,497.94 and 12,049.49 is: 16,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.08 : 26,497.94 = 12,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.08/26,497.94 = 12,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.08x = 26,497.94 × 12,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.08x = 319,286,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,286,669.05/19,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.65

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