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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.44, 26,587.08 and 12,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.44, 26,587.08 and 12,195.96 is: 16,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.44 : 26,587.08 = 12,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.44/26,587.08 = 12,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.44x = 26,587.08 × 12,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.44x = 324,254,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,254,964.20/19,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.31

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