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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224.56, 26,530.68 and 12,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224.56, 26,530.68 and 12,148.40 is: 16,765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224.56 : 26,530.68 = 12,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224.56/26,530.68 = 12,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224.56x = 26,530.68 × 12,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224.56x = 322,305,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,305,312.91/19,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,765.29

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