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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.06, 26,585.76 and 12,100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.06, 26,585.76 and 12,100.15 is: 16,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.06 : 26,585.76 = 12,100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.06/26,585.76 = 12,100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.06x = 26,585.76 × 12,100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.06x = 321,691,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,691,683.86/19,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.26

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