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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.44, 26,270.78 and 12,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.44, 26,270.78 and 12,324.14 is: 17,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.44 : 26,270.78 = 12,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.44/26,270.78 = 12,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.44x = 26,270.78 × 12,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.44x = 323,764,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,764,639.28/19,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,004.95

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