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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.03, 26,545.23 and 12,508.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.03, 26,545.23 and 12,508.97 is: 17,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.03 : 26,545.23 = 12,508.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.03/26,545.23 = 12,508.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.03x = 26,545.23 × 12,508.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.03x = 332,053,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,053,352.99/19,236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,262.05

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