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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,057.74, 26,282.54 and 12,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,057.74, 26,282.54 and 12,336.36 is: 17,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,057.74 : 26,282.54 = 12,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,057.74/26,282.54 = 12,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,057.74x = 26,282.54 × 12,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,057.74x = 324,230,906.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,230,906.00/19,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.08

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