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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.37, 26,551.13 and 12,961.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.37, 26,551.13 and 12,961.53 is: 17,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.37 : 26,551.13 = 12,961.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.37/26,551.13 = 12,961.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.37x = 26,551.13 × 12,961.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.37x = 344,143,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,143,203.22/19,250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.23

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