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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,038.29, 26,269.18 and 12,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,038.29, 26,269.18 and 12,322.98 is: 17,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,038.29 : 26,269.18 = 12,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,038.29/26,269.18 = 12,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,038.29x = 26,269.18 × 12,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,038.29x = 323,714,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,714,548.95/19,038.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,003.35

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