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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,195.58, 26,494.85 and 12,497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,195.58, 26,494.85 and 12,497.94 is: 17,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,195.58 : 26,494.85 = 12,497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,195.58/26,494.85 = 12,497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,195.58x = 26,494.85 × 12,497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,195.58x = 331,131,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,131,045.61/19,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.38

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