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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.25, 26,271.90 and 12,324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.25, 26,271.90 and 12,324.95 is: 17,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.25 : 26,271.90 = 12,324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.25/26,271.90 = 12,324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.25x = 26,271.90 × 12,324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.25x = 323,799,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,799,722.55/19,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.06

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