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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.12, 26,283.12 and 12,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.12, 26,283.12 and 12,339.96 is: 17,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.12 : 26,283.12 = 12,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.12/26,283.12 = 12,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.12x = 26,283.12 × 12,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.12x = 324,332,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,332,649.48/19,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.44

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