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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.93, 26,334.34 and 12,721.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.93, 26,334.34 and 12,721.69 is: 17,542.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.93 : 26,334.34 = 12,721.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.93/26,334.34 = 12,721.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.93x = 26,334.34 × 12,721.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.93x = 335,017,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,017,309.83/19,096.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,542.99

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