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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,415.20, 26,795.28 and 12,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,415.20, 26,795.28 and 12,255.52 is: 16,914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,415.20 : 26,795.28 = 12,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,415.20/26,795.28 = 12,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,415.20x = 26,795.28 × 12,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,415.20x = 328,390,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,390,089.95/19,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,914.07

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