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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.28, 26,552.48 and 12,514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.28, 26,552.48 and 12,514.21 is: 17,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.28 : 26,552.48 = 12,514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.28/26,552.48 = 12,514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.28x = 26,552.48 × 12,514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.28x = 332,283,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,283,181.79/19,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,269.29

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