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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.35, 26,283.49 and 12,340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.35, 26,283.49 and 12,340.22 is: 17,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.35 : 26,283.49 = 12,340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.35/26,283.49 = 12,340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.35x = 26,283.49 × 12,340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.35x = 324,343,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,343,886.70/19,052.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.83

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