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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258.69, 26,567.79 and 12,085.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,258.69, 26,567.79 and 12,085.03 is: 16,671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,258.69 : 26,567.79 = 12,085.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,258.69/26,567.79 = 12,085.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,258.69x = 26,567.79 × 12,085.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,258.69x = 321,072,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,072,539.18/19,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,671.57

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