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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.36, 26,567.26 and 12,521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.36, 26,567.26 and 12,521.12 is: 17,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.36 : 26,567.26 = 12,521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.36/26,567.26 = 12,521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.36x = 26,567.26 × 12,521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.36x = 332,651,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,651,686.39/19,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,282.98

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