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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,087.76, 26,335.72 and 12,373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,087.76, 26,335.72 and 12,373.67 is: 17,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,087.76 : 26,335.72 = 12,373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,087.76/26,335.72 = 12,373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,087.76x = 26,335.72 × 12,373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,087.76x = 325,869,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,869,508.49/19,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,072.17

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