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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.44, 26,552.32 and 12,530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.44, 26,552.32 and 12,530.64 is: 17,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.44 : 26,552.32 = 12,530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.44/26,552.32 = 12,530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.44x = 26,552.32 × 12,530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.44x = 332,717,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,717,563.08/19,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.33

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