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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.26, 26,230.86 and 12,533.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.26, 26,230.86 and 12,533.50 is: 17,298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.26 : 26,230.86 = 12,533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.26/26,230.86 = 12,533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.26x = 26,230.86 × 12,533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.26x = 328,764,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,764,483.81/19,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,298.60

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