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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,297.62, 26,633.58 and 12,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,297.62, 26,633.58 and 12,224.70 is: 16,871.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,297.62 : 26,633.58 = 12,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,297.62/26,633.58 = 12,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,297.62x = 26,633.58 × 12,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,297.62x = 325,587,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,587,525.43/19,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,871.90

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