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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.72, 26,228.40 and 12,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.72, 26,228.40 and 12,302.88 is: 16,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.72 : 26,228.40 = 12,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.72/26,228.40 = 12,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.72x = 26,228.40 × 12,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.72x = 322,684,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,684,857.79/19,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.62

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