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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.44, 26,537.56 and 12,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.44, 26,537.56 and 12,848.76 is: 17,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.44 : 26,537.56 = 12,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.44/26,537.56 = 12,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.44x = 26,537.56 × 12,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.44x = 340,974,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,974,707.30/19,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,729.15

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