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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.04, 26,540.46 and 12,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.04, 26,540.46 and 12,952.44 is: 17,868.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.04 : 26,540.46 = 12,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.04/26,540.46 = 12,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.04x = 26,540.46 × 12,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.04x = 343,763,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,763,715.72/19,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,868.96

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