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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224.24, 26,541.78 and 12,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224.24, 26,541.78 and 12,063.99 is: 16,656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224.24 : 26,541.78 = 12,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224.24/26,541.78 = 12,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224.24x = 26,541.78 × 12,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224.24x = 320,199,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,199,768.50/19,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.04

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