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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,316, 26,657.70 and 12,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,316, 26,657.70 and 12,239.84 is: 16,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,316 : 26,657.70 = 12,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,316/26,657.70 = 12,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,316x = 26,657.70 × 12,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,316x = 326,285,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,285,982.77/19,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.01

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