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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,121.28, 26,376.67 and 12,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,121.28, 26,376.67 and 12,035.40 is: 16,602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,121.28 : 26,376.67 = 12,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,121.28/26,376.67 = 12,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,121.28x = 26,376.67 × 12,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,121.28x = 317,453,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,453,774.12/19,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.12

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