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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.22, 26,585.13 and 12,098.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.22, 26,585.13 and 12,098.85 is: 16,695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.22 : 26,585.13 = 12,098.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.22/26,585.13 = 12,098.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.22x = 26,585.13 × 12,098.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.22x = 321,649,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,649,500.10/19,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.86

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