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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.68, 26,552.58 and 12,070.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.68, 26,552.58 and 12,070.89 is: 16,658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.68 : 26,552.58 = 12,070.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.68/26,552.58 = 12,070.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.68x = 26,552.58 × 12,070.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.68x = 320,513,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,513,272.40/19,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.11

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