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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.13, 26,545.98 and 12,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.13, 26,545.98 and 12,158.20 is: 16,781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.13 : 26,545.98 = 12,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.13/26,545.98 = 12,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.13x = 26,545.98 × 12,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.13x = 322,751,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,751,334.04/19,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.01

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