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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.52, 26,544.84 and 12,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.52, 26,544.84 and 12,173.60 is: 16,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.52 : 26,544.84 = 12,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.52/26,544.84 = 12,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.52x = 26,544.84 × 12,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.52x = 323,146,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,146,264.22/19,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.71

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