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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,062.50, 26,315.54 and 12,692.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,062.50, 26,315.54 and 12,692.85 is: 17,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,062.50 : 26,315.54 = 12,692.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,062.50/26,315.54 = 12,692.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,062.50x = 26,315.54 × 12,692.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,062.50x = 334,019,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,019,138.42/19,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.32

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