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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.54, 26,548.25 and 12,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.54, 26,548.25 and 12,067.76 is: 16,653.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.54 : 26,548.25 = 12,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.54/26,548.25 = 12,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.54x = 26,548.25 × 12,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.54x = 320,377,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,377,909.42/19,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,653.79

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