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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,277.46, 26,604.61 and 12,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,277.46, 26,604.61 and 12,112.34 is: 16,716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,277.46 : 26,604.61 = 12,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,277.46/26,604.61 = 12,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,277.46x = 26,604.61 × 12,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,277.46x = 322,244,081.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,244,081.89/19,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.11

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