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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,367.36, 26,715.84 and 12,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,367.36, 26,715.84 and 12,281.60 is: 16,941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,367.36 : 26,715.84 = 12,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,367.36/26,715.84 = 12,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,367.36x = 26,715.84 × 12,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,367.36x = 328,113,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,113,260.54/19,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.56

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