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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,530, 26,952.84 and 12,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,530, 26,952.84 and 12,079.44 is: 16,670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,530 : 26,952.84 = 12,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,530/26,952.84 = 12,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,530x = 26,952.84 × 12,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,530x = 325,575,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,575,213.61/19,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.52

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