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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,063.62, 26,299.02 and 12,351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,063.62, 26,299.02 and 12,351.48 is: 17,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,063.62 : 26,299.02 = 12,351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,063.62/26,299.02 = 12,351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,063.62x = 26,299.02 × 12,351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,063.62x = 324,831,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,831,819.55/19,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.36

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