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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044, 26,292.24 and 12,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044, 26,292.24 and 12,431.52 is: 17,163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044 : 26,292.24 = 12,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044/26,292.24 = 12,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044x = 26,292.24 × 12,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044x = 326,852,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,852,507.40/19,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.02

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