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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.30, 26,552.22 and 12,529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.30, 26,552.22 and 12,529.48 is: 17,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.30 : 26,552.22 = 12,529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.30/26,552.22 = 12,529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.30x = 26,552.22 × 12,529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.30x = 332,685,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,685,516.34/19,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.68

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