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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.75, 26,585.15 and 12,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.75, 26,585.15 and 12,950.19 is: 17,885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.75 : 26,585.15 = 12,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.75/26,585.15 = 12,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.75x = 26,585.15 × 12,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.75x = 344,282,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,282,678.93/19,248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,885.98

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