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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,084.52, 26,338.98 and 12,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,084.52, 26,338.98 and 12,011.24 is: 16,576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,084.52 : 26,338.98 = 12,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,084.52/26,338.98 = 12,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,084.52x = 26,338.98 × 12,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,084.52x = 316,363,810.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,363,810.14/19,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,576.99

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