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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.88, 26,523.96 and 12,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.88, 26,523.96 and 12,952.32 is: 17,845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.88 : 26,523.96 = 12,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.88/26,523.96 = 12,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.88x = 26,523.96 × 12,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.88x = 343,546,817.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,546,817.59/19,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,845.77

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