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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.88, 26,596.38 and 12,205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.88, 26,596.38 and 12,205.09 is: 16,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.88 : 26,596.38 = 12,205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.88/26,596.38 = 12,205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.88x = 26,596.38 × 12,205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.88x = 324,611,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,611,211.57/19,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.90

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