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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257.29, 26,560.84 and 12,176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,257.29, 26,560.84 and 12,176.88 is: 16,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,257.29 : 26,560.84 = 12,176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,257.29/26,560.84 = 12,176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,257.29x = 26,560.84 × 12,176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,257.29x = 323,428,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,428,161.38/19,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,795.10

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