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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.44, 26,544.07 and 12,524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.44, 26,544.07 and 12,524.61 is: 17,278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.44 : 26,544.07 = 12,524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.44/26,544.07 = 12,524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.44x = 26,544.07 × 12,524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.44x = 332,454,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,454,124.56/19,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,278.03

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