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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,234.52, 26,525.30 and 12,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,234.52, 26,525.30 and 12,512.44 is: 17,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,234.52 : 26,525.30 = 12,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,234.52/26,525.30 = 12,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,234.52x = 26,525.30 × 12,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,234.52x = 331,896,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,896,224.73/19,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.24

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