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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.74, 26,688.03 and 12,072.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.74, 26,688.03 and 12,072.89 is: 16,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.74 : 26,688.03 = 12,072.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.74/26,688.03 = 12,072.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.74x = 26,688.03 × 12,072.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.74x = 322,201,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,201,517.07/19,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,668.70

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