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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,053.62, 26,276.85 and 12,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,053.62, 26,276.85 and 12,332.24 is: 17,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,053.62 : 26,276.85 = 12,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,053.62/26,276.85 = 12,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,053.62x = 26,276.85 × 12,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,053.62x = 324,052,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,052,289.26/19,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.39

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