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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.05, 26,527.73 and 12,053.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.05, 26,527.73 and 12,053.79 is: 16,641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.05 : 26,527.73 = 12,053.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.05/26,527.73 = 12,053.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.05x = 26,527.73 × 12,053.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.05x = 319,759,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,759,623.27/19,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,641.97

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