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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.35, 26,561.98 and 12,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.35, 26,561.98 and 12,082.13 is: 16,672.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.35 : 26,561.98 = 12,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.35/26,561.98 = 12,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.35x = 26,561.98 × 12,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.35x = 320,925,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,925,331.62/19,248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.87

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