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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.51, 26,527.36 and 12,053.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.51, 26,527.36 and 12,053.72 is: 16,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.51 : 26,527.36 = 12,053.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.51/26,527.36 = 12,053.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.51x = 26,527.36 × 12,053.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.51x = 319,753,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,753,447.53/19,223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.46

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