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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.98, 26,663.67 and 12,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.98, 26,663.67 and 12,248.82 is: 16,900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.98 : 26,663.67 = 12,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.98/26,663.67 = 12,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.98x = 26,663.67 × 12,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.98x = 326,598,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,598,494.37/19,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.33

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