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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.76, 26,551.80 and 12,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.76, 26,551.80 and 12,161.88 is: 16,777.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.76 : 26,551.80 = 12,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.76/26,551.80 = 12,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.76x = 26,551.80 × 12,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.76x = 322,919,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,919,805.38/19,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.01

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