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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.53, 26,268.15 and 12,322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.53, 26,268.15 and 12,322.23 is: 17,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.53 : 26,268.15 = 12,322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.53/26,268.15 = 12,322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.53x = 26,268.15 × 12,322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.53x = 323,682,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,682,041.26/19,037.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.31

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