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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,220.56, 26,525.16 and 12,144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,220.56, 26,525.16 and 12,144.40 is: 16,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,220.56 : 26,525.16 = 12,144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,220.56/26,525.16 = 12,144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,220.56x = 26,525.16 × 12,144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,220.56x = 322,132,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,132,153.10/19,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.77

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