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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,296.24, 26,630.58 and 12,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,296.24, 26,630.58 and 12,127.32 is: 16,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,296.24 : 26,630.58 = 12,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,296.24/26,630.58 = 12,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,296.24x = 26,630.58 × 12,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,296.24x = 322,957,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,957,565.45/19,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.81

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