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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.88, 26,579.82 and 12,193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.88, 26,579.82 and 12,193.12 is: 16,826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.88 : 26,579.82 = 12,193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.88/26,579.82 = 12,193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.88x = 26,579.82 × 12,193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.88x = 324,090,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,090,934.84/19,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.38

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