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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.29, 26,273.31 and 12,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.29, 26,273.31 and 12,325.98 is: 17,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.29 : 26,273.31 = 12,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.29/26,273.31 = 12,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.29x = 26,273.31 × 12,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.29x = 323,844,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,844,293.59/19,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.48

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