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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.16, 26,321.04 and 12,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.16, 26,321.04 and 12,004.64 is: 16,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.16 : 26,321.04 = 12,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.16/26,321.04 = 12,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.16x = 26,321.04 × 12,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.16x = 315,974,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,974,609.63/19,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,567.32

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