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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.54, 26,275.04 and 12,327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.54, 26,275.04 and 12,327.22 is: 17,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.54 : 26,275.04 = 12,327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.54/26,275.04 = 12,327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.54x = 26,275.04 × 12,327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.54x = 323,898,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,898,198.59/19,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.19

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