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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,263.42, 26,591.15 and 12,091.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,263.42, 26,591.15 and 12,091.41 is: 16,690.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,263.42 : 26,591.15 = 12,091.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,263.42/26,591.15 = 12,091.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,263.42x = 26,591.15 × 12,091.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,263.42x = 321,524,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,524,527.25/19,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.94

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