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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,287, 26,617.68 and 12,210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,287, 26,617.68 and 12,210.84 is: 16,851.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,287 : 26,617.68 = 12,210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,287/26,617.68 = 12,210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,287x = 26,617.68 × 12,210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,287x = 325,024,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,024,231.65/19,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.98

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