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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.94, 26,559.11 and 12,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.94, 26,559.11 and 12,183.46 is: 16,806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.94 : 26,559.11 = 12,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.94/26,559.11 = 12,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.94x = 26,559.11 × 12,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.94x = 323,581,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,581,854.32/19,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.88

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