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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.70, 26,532.81 and 12,153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.70, 26,532.81 and 12,153.66 is: 16,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.70 : 26,532.81 = 12,153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.70/26,532.81 = 12,153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.70x = 26,532.81 × 12,153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.70x = 322,470,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,470,751.58/19,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.50

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