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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.86, 26,336.96 and 12,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.86, 26,336.96 and 12,376.16 is: 17,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.86 : 26,336.96 = 12,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.86/26,336.96 = 12,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.86x = 26,336.96 × 12,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.86x = 325,950,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,950,430.87/19,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,068.27

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