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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.16, 26,678.40 and 12,719.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.16, 26,678.40 and 12,719.36 is: 17,560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.16 : 26,678.40 = 12,719.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.16/26,678.40 = 12,719.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.16x = 26,678.40 × 12,719.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.16x = 339,332,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,332,173.82/19,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.00

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