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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.52, 26,546.22 and 12,174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.52, 26,546.22 and 12,174.60 is: 16,799.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.52 : 26,546.22 = 12,174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.52/26,546.22 = 12,174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.52x = 26,546.22 × 12,174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.52x = 323,189,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,189,610.01/19,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,799.09

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