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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,016.33, 26,251.72 and 12,653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,016.33, 26,251.72 and 12,653.53 is: 17,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,016.33 : 26,251.72 = 12,653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,016.33/26,251.72 = 12,653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,016.33x = 26,251.72 × 12,653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,016.33x = 332,176,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,176,829.31/19,016.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.98

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