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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,112.28, 26,362.38 and 12,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,112.28, 26,362.38 and 12,032.76 is: 16,597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,112.28 : 26,362.38 = 12,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,112.28/26,362.38 = 12,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,112.28x = 26,362.38 × 12,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,112.28x = 317,212,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,212,191.57/19,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,597.30

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