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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.72, 26,533.41 and 12,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.72, 26,533.41 and 12,516.90 is: 17,267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.72 : 26,533.41 = 12,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.72/26,533.41 = 12,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.72x = 26,533.41 × 12,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.72x = 332,115,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,115,893.19/19,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,267.38

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