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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,079.52, 26,332.08 and 12,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,079.52, 26,332.08 and 12,006.24 is: 16,570.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,079.52 : 26,332.08 = 12,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,079.52/26,332.08 = 12,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,079.52x = 26,332.08 × 12,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,079.52x = 316,149,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,149,272.18/19,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.09

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