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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.08, 26,554.32 and 12,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.08, 26,554.32 and 12,175.44 is: 16,798.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.08 : 26,554.32 = 12,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.08/26,554.32 = 12,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.08x = 26,554.32 × 12,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.08x = 323,310,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,310,529.90/19,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.77

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