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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.08, 26,579.08 and 12,193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.08, 26,579.08 and 12,193.52 is: 16,823.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.08 : 26,579.08 = 12,193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.08/26,579.08 = 12,193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.08x = 26,579.08 × 12,193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.08x = 324,092,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,092,543.56/19,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.67

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