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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.20, 26,592.24 and 12,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.20, 26,592.24 and 12,100 is: 16,696.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.20 : 26,592.24 = 12,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.20/26,592.24 = 12,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.20x = 26,592.24 × 12,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.20x = 321,766,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,766,104/19,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.73

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