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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037, 26,282.58 and 12,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037, 26,282.58 and 12,424.52 is: 17,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037 : 26,282.58 = 12,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037/26,282.58 = 12,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037x = 26,282.58 × 12,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037x = 326,548,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,548,440.86/19,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,153.36

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