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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,309.12, 26,640.06 and 12,234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,309.12, 26,640.06 and 12,234.52 is: 16,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,309.12 : 26,640.06 = 12,234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,309.12/26,640.06 = 12,234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,309.12x = 26,640.06 × 12,234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,309.12x = 325,928,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,928,346.87/19,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.50

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