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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,206.14, 26,509.48 and 12,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,206.14, 26,509.48 and 12,510.14 is: 17,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206.14 : 26,509.48 = 12,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206.14/26,509.48 = 12,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206.14x = 26,509.48 × 12,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206.14x = 331,637,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,637,142.30/19,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,267.25

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