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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.42, 26,607.18 and 12,210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.42, 26,607.18 and 12,210.12 is: 16,849.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.42 : 26,607.18 = 12,210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.42/26,607.18 = 12,210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.42x = 26,607.18 × 12,210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.42x = 324,876,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,876,860.66/19,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.22

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