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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.08, 26,559.84 and 12,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.08, 26,559.84 and 12,179.44 is: 16,804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.08 : 26,559.84 = 12,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.08/26,559.84 = 12,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.08x = 26,559.84 × 12,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.08x = 323,483,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,483,977.69/19,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,804.29

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