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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.36, 26,568.64 and 12,522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.36, 26,568.64 and 12,522.12 is: 17,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.36 : 26,568.64 = 12,522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.36/26,568.64 = 12,522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.36x = 26,568.64 × 12,522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.36x = 332,695,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,695,698.32/19,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.37

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