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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.39, 26,539.07 and 12,519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.39, 26,539.07 and 12,519.54 is: 17,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.39 : 26,539.07 = 12,519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.39/26,539.07 = 12,519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.39x = 26,539.07 × 12,519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.39x = 332,256,885.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,256,885.83/19,246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,263.34

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