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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,416.16, 26,785.89 and 12,240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,416.16, 26,785.89 and 12,240.42 is: 16,886.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,416.16 : 26,785.89 = 12,240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,416.16/26,785.89 = 12,240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,416.16x = 26,785.89 × 12,240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,416.16x = 327,870,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,870,443.23/19,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,886.48

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