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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,294.56, 26,618.88 and 12,120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,294.56, 26,618.88 and 12,120.26 is: 16,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,294.56 : 26,618.88 = 12,120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,294.56/26,618.88 = 12,120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,294.56x = 26,618.88 × 12,120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,294.56x = 322,627,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,627,746.51/19,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.18

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