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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.96, 26,610.48 and 12,109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.96, 26,610.48 and 12,109.95 is: 16,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.96 : 26,610.48 = 12,109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.96/26,610.48 = 12,109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.96x = 26,610.48 × 12,109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.96x = 322,251,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,251,582.28/19,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.59

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