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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.63, 26,278.25 and 12,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.63, 26,278.25 and 12,337.40 is: 17,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.63 : 26,278.25 = 12,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.63/26,278.25 = 12,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.63x = 26,278.25 × 12,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.63x = 324,205,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,205,088.47/19,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.66

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