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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.30, 26,599.16 and 12,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.30, 26,599.16 and 12,204.29 is: 16,847.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.30 : 26,599.16 = 12,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.30/26,599.16 = 12,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.30x = 26,599.16 × 12,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.30x = 324,623,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,623,959.41/19,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.56

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