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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.56, 26,568.78 and 12,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.56, 26,568.78 and 12,523.32 is: 17,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.56 : 26,568.78 = 12,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.56/26,568.78 = 12,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.56x = 26,568.78 × 12,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.56x = 332,729,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,729,333.95/19,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.04

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