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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.54, 26,579.95 and 18,199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.54, 26,579.95 and 18,199.26 is: 25,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.54 : 26,579.95 = 18,199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.54/26,579.95 = 18,199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.54x = 26,579.95 × 18,199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.54x = 483,735,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,735,420.84/19,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.32

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