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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.38, 26,581.89 and 12,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.38, 26,581.89 and 12,194.59 is: 16,828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.38 : 26,581.89 = 12,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.38/26,581.89 = 12,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.38x = 26,581.89 × 12,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.38x = 324,155,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,155,249.98/19,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.41

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