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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,283.67, 26,606.07 and 12,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,283.67, 26,606.07 and 12,114.36 is: 16,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,283.67 : 26,606.07 = 12,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,283.67/26,606.07 = 12,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,283.67x = 26,606.07 × 12,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,283.67x = 322,315,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,315,510.17/19,283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.43

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