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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.51, 26,329.86 and 12,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.51, 26,329.86 and 12,369.42 is: 17,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.51 : 26,329.86 = 12,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.51/26,329.86 = 12,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.51x = 26,329.86 × 12,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.51x = 325,685,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,685,096.88/19,083.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.31

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