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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,116.94, 26,383.71 and 12,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,116.94, 26,383.71 and 12,043.24 is: 16,621.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,116.94 : 26,383.71 = 12,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,116.94/26,383.71 = 12,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,116.94x = 26,383.71 × 12,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,116.94x = 317,745,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,745,351.62/19,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.14

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