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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.69, 26,271.13 and 12,324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.69, 26,271.13 and 12,324.39 is: 17,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.69 : 26,271.13 = 12,324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.69/26,271.13 = 12,324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.69x = 26,271.13 × 12,324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.69x = 323,775,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,775,458.88/19,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.29

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