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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.35, 26,554.03 and 12,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.35, 26,554.03 and 12,171.94 is: 16,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.35 : 26,554.03 = 12,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.35/26,554.03 = 12,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.35x = 26,554.03 × 12,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.35x = 323,213,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,213,963.10/19,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,788.29

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