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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,075.68, 26,333.28 and 12,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,075.68, 26,333.28 and 12,012.48 is: 16,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,075.68 : 26,333.28 = 12,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,075.68/26,333.28 = 12,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,075.68x = 26,333.28 × 12,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,075.68x = 316,327,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,327,999.33/19,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.79

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