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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.88, 26,595 and 12,204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.88, 26,595 and 12,204.09 is: 16,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.88 : 26,595 = 12,204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.88/26,595 = 12,204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.88x = 26,595 × 12,204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.88x = 324,567,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,567,773.55/19,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.52

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