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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.07, 26,285.75 and 12,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.07, 26,285.75 and 12,342.84 is: 17,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.07 : 26,285.75 = 12,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.07/26,285.75 = 12,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.07x = 26,285.75 × 12,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.07x = 324,440,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,440,744.82/19,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.16

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