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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,537.19, 26,974.28 and 12,098.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,537.19, 26,974.28 and 12,098.15 is: 16,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,537.19 : 26,974.28 = 12,098.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,537.19/26,974.28 = 12,098.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,537.19x = 26,974.28 × 12,098.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,537.19x = 326,338,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,338,885.58/19,537.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.47

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