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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.88, 26,844.42 and 12,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.88, 26,844.42 and 12,001.96 is: 16,570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.88 : 26,844.42 = 12,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.88/26,844.42 = 12,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.88x = 26,844.42 × 12,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.88x = 322,185,655.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,185,655.06/19,443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.03

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