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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,124.48, 26,386.56 and 12,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,124.48, 26,386.56 and 12,047.36 is: 16,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,124.48 : 26,386.56 = 12,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,124.48/26,386.56 = 12,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,124.48x = 26,386.56 × 12,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,124.48x = 317,888,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,888,387.48/19,124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.07

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