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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,221.84, 26,527.98 and 12,052.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,221.84, 26,527.98 and 12,052.90 is: 16,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,221.84 : 26,527.98 = 12,052.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,221.84/26,527.98 = 12,052.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,221.84x = 26,527.98 × 12,052.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,221.84x = 319,739,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,739,090.14/19,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,634.16

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