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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.54, 26,546.87 and 12,066.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.54, 26,546.87 and 12,066.76 is: 16,652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.54 : 26,546.87 = 12,066.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.54/26,546.87 = 12,066.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.54x = 26,546.87 × 12,066.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.54x = 320,334,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,334,672.84/19,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,652.41

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