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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.07, 26,272.02 and 12,331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.07, 26,272.02 and 12,331.87 is: 17,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.07 : 26,272.02 = 12,331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.07/26,272.02 = 12,331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.07x = 26,272.02 × 12,331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.07x = 323,983,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,983,135.28/19,044.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.28

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