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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,286.39, 26,618.07 and 12,213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,286.39, 26,618.07 and 12,213.47 is: 16,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,286.39 : 26,618.07 = 12,213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,286.39/26,618.07 = 12,213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,286.39x = 26,618.07 × 12,213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,286.39x = 325,098,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,098,866.31/19,286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.39

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