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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.52, 26,272.72 and 12,332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.52, 26,272.72 and 12,332.31 is: 17,012.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.52 : 26,272.72 = 12,332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.52/26,272.72 = 12,332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.52x = 26,272.72 × 12,332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.52x = 324,003,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,003,403.19/19,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.94

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