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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,263.38, 26,569.20 and 12,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,263.38, 26,569.20 and 12,182.96 is: 16,803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,263.38 : 26,569.20 = 12,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,263.38/26,569.20 = 12,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,263.38x = 26,569.20 × 12,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,263.38x = 323,691,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,691,500.83/19,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.46

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