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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,536.19, 26,972.90 and 12,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,536.19, 26,972.90 and 12,097.15 is: 16,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,536.19 : 26,972.90 = 12,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,536.19/26,972.90 = 12,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,536.19x = 26,972.90 × 12,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,536.19x = 326,295,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,295,134.68/19,536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.09

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