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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,054.37, 26,277.89 and 12,332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,054.37, 26,277.89 and 12,332.99 is: 17,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,054.37 : 26,277.89 = 12,332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,054.37/26,277.89 = 12,332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,054.37x = 26,277.89 × 12,332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,054.37x = 324,084,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,084,958.62/19,054.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,008.43

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