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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,086.48, 26,350.38 and 12,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,086.48, 26,350.38 and 12,711.42 is: 17,549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,086.48 : 26,350.38 = 12,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,086.48/26,350.38 = 12,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,086.48x = 26,350.38 × 12,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,086.48x = 334,950,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,950,747.34/19,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,549.11

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