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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,204.12, 26,506.62 and 12,506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,204.12, 26,506.62 and 12,506.44 is: 17,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,204.12 : 26,506.62 = 12,506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,204.12/26,506.62 = 12,506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,204.12x = 26,506.62 × 12,506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,204.12x = 331,503,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,503,452.63/19,204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,262.10

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