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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,296.88, 26,612.50 and 12,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,296.88, 26,612.50 and 12,127.56 is: 16,725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,296.88 : 26,612.50 = 12,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,296.88/26,612.50 = 12,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,296.88x = 26,612.50 × 12,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,296.88x = 322,744,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,744,690.50/19,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.23

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