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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045.88, 26,274.59 and 12,333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045.88, 26,274.59 and 12,333.66 is: 17,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045.88 : 26,274.59 = 12,333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045.88/26,274.59 = 12,333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045.88x = 26,274.59 × 12,333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045.88x = 324,061,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,061,896.56/19,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.81

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