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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.85, 26,280.04 and 12,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.85, 26,280.04 and 12,337.68 is: 17,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.85 : 26,280.04 = 12,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.85/26,280.04 = 12,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.85x = 26,280.04 × 12,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.85x = 324,234,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,234,723.91/19,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.33

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