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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.56, 26,265.95 and 12,324.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.56, 26,265.95 and 12,324.00 is: 16,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.56 : 26,265.95 = 12,324.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.56/26,265.95 = 12,324.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.56x = 26,265.95 × 12,324.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.56x = 323,701,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,701,468.49/19,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.95

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