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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.56, 26,570.16 and 12,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.56, 26,570.16 and 12,524.32 is: 17,286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.56 : 26,570.16 = 12,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.56/26,570.16 = 12,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.56x = 26,570.16 × 12,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.56x = 332,773,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,773,186.29/19,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.42

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