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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,142.36, 26,406.74 and 12,431.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,142.36, 26,406.74 and 12,431.71 is: 17,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,142.36 : 26,406.74 = 12,431.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,142.36/26,406.74 = 12,431.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,142.36x = 26,406.74 × 12,431.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,142.36x = 328,280,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,280,997.81/19,142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,149.45

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