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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.94, 26,272.85 and 12,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.94, 26,272.85 and 12,325.64 is: 17,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.94 : 26,272.85 = 12,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.94/26,272.85 = 12,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.94x = 26,272.85 × 12,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.94x = 323,829,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,829,690.87/19,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.02

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