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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.68, 26,448.96 and 12,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.68, 26,448.96 and 12,524.16 is: 17,288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.68 : 26,448.96 = 12,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.68/26,448.96 = 12,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.68x = 26,448.96 × 12,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.68x = 331,251,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,251,006.87/19,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,288.96

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