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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,320, 26,663.22 and 12,243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,320, 26,663.22 and 12,243.84 is: 16,897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,320 : 26,663.22 = 12,243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,320/26,663.22 = 12,243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,320x = 26,663.22 × 12,243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,320x = 326,460,199.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,460,199.56/19,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.53

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