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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.10, 26,557.82 and 12,174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.10, 26,557.82 and 12,174.69 is: 16,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.10 : 26,557.82 = 12,174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.10/26,557.82 = 12,174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.10x = 26,557.82 × 12,174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.10x = 323,333,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,333,225.58/19,255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,792.08

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