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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,217.64, 26,524.60 and 12,142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,217.64, 26,524.60 and 12,142.68 is: 16,759.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,217.64 : 26,524.60 = 12,142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,217.64/26,524.60 = 12,142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,217.64x = 26,524.60 × 12,142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,217.64x = 322,079,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,079,729.93/19,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.59

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