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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,076.44, 26,327.84 and 12,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,076.44, 26,327.84 and 12,002.72 is: 16,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,076.44 : 26,327.84 = 12,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,076.44/26,327.84 = 12,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,076.44x = 26,327.84 × 12,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,076.44x = 316,005,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,005,691.72/19,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.23

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