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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.24, 26,520.95 and 12,506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.24, 26,520.95 and 12,506.39 is: 17,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.24 : 26,520.95 = 12,506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.24/26,520.95 = 12,506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.24x = 26,520.95 × 12,506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.24x = 331,681,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,681,343.87/19,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.21

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