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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.52, 26,526.85 and 12,510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.52, 26,526.85 and 12,510.68 is: 17,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.52 : 26,526.85 = 12,510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.52/26,526.85 = 12,510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.52x = 26,526.85 × 12,510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.52x = 331,868,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,868,931.76/19,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.13

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