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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.64, 26,358.98 and 12,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.64, 26,358.98 and 12,382.68 is: 17,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.64 : 26,358.98 = 12,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.64/26,358.98 = 12,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.64x = 26,358.98 × 12,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.64x = 326,394,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,394,752.55/19,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,091.74

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