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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,081.44, 26,334.72 and 12,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,081.44, 26,334.72 and 12,007.74 is: 16,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,081.44 : 26,334.72 = 12,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,081.44/26,334.72 = 12,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,081.44x = 26,334.72 × 12,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,081.44x = 316,220,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,220,470.73/19,081.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,572.15

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