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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.47, 26,283.66 and 12,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.47, 26,283.66 and 12,340.25 is: 17,023.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.47 : 26,283.66 = 12,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.47/26,283.66 = 12,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.47x = 26,283.66 × 12,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.47x = 324,346,960.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,346,960.31/19,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.88

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