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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236, 26,551.08 and 12,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236, 26,551.08 and 12,874.80 is: 17,770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236 : 26,551.08 = 12,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236/26,551.08 = 12,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236x = 26,551.08 × 12,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236x = 341,839,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,839,844.78/19,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,770.84

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