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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,087.52, 26,343.12 and 12,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,087.52, 26,343.12 and 12,014.24 is: 16,581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,087.52 : 26,343.12 = 12,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,087.52/26,343.12 = 12,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,087.52x = 26,343.12 × 12,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,087.52x = 316,492,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,492,566.03/19,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.13

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