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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.94, 26,546.13 and 12,526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.94, 26,546.13 and 12,526.12 is: 17,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.94 : 26,546.13 = 12,526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.94/26,546.13 = 12,526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.94x = 26,546.13 × 12,526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.94x = 332,520,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,520,009.92/19,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.10

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