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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.96, 26,273.21 and 12,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.96, 26,273.21 and 12,332.76 is: 17,013.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.96 : 26,273.21 = 12,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.96/26,273.21 = 12,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.96x = 26,273.21 × 12,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.96x = 324,021,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,021,061.99/19,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.49

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