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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.92, 26,565.42 and 12,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.92, 26,565.42 and 12,174.36 is: 16,798.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.92 : 26,565.42 = 12,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.92/26,565.42 = 12,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.92x = 26,565.42 × 12,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.92x = 323,416,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,416,986.63/19,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.33

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