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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.52, 26,523.92 and 12,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.52, 26,523.92 and 12,511.44 is: 17,253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.52 : 26,523.92 = 12,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.52/26,523.92 = 12,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.52x = 26,523.92 × 12,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.52x = 331,852,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,852,433.64/19,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.86

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