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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.45, 26,523.98 and 12,508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.45, 26,523.98 and 12,508.60 is: 17,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.45 : 26,523.98 = 12,508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.45/26,523.98 = 12,508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.45x = 26,523.98 × 12,508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.45x = 331,777,661.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,777,661.07/19,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,248.24

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