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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,088.46, 26,353.89 and 12,724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,088.46, 26,353.89 and 12,724.02 is: 17,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,088.46 : 26,353.89 = 12,724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,088.46/26,353.89 = 12,724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,088.46x = 26,353.89 × 12,724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,088.46x = 335,327,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,327,423.44/19,088.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.02

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