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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.88, 26,568.51 and 12,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.88, 26,568.51 and 12,182.46 is: 16,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.88 : 26,568.51 = 12,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.88/26,568.51 = 12,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.88x = 26,568.51 × 12,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.88x = 323,669,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,669,810.33/19,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.77

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