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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.65, 26,514.70 and 12,047.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.65, 26,514.70 and 12,047.86 is: 16,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.65 : 26,514.70 = 12,047.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.65/26,514.70 = 12,047.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.65x = 26,514.70 × 12,047.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.65x = 319,445,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,445,393.54/19,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,617.31

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