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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.72, 26,244 and 12,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.72, 26,244 and 12,311.52 is: 16,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.72 : 26,244 = 12,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.72/26,244 = 12,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.72x = 26,244 × 12,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.72x = 323,103,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,103,530.88/19,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,984.25

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