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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.91, 26,284.26 and 12,340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.91, 26,284.26 and 12,340.78 is: 17,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.91 : 26,284.26 = 12,340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.91/26,284.26 = 12,340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.91x = 26,284.26 × 12,340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.91x = 324,368,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,368,250.69/19,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,024.60

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