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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,132.14, 26,392.59 and 12,421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,132.14, 26,392.59 and 12,421.56 is: 17,135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,132.14 : 26,392.59 = 12,421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,132.14/26,392.59 = 12,421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,132.14x = 26,392.59 × 12,421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,132.14x = 327,837,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,837,140.24/19,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,135.41

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