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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,004.26, 26,229.48 and 12,532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,004.26, 26,229.48 and 12,532.50 is: 17,297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,004.26 : 26,229.48 = 12,532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,004.26/26,229.48 = 12,532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,004.26x = 26,229.48 × 12,532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,004.26x = 328,720,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,720,958.10/19,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,297.22

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