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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.94, 26,557.17 and 12,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.94, 26,557.17 and 12,534.12 is: 17,291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.94 : 26,557.17 = 12,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.94/26,557.17 = 12,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.94x = 26,557.17 × 12,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.94x = 332,870,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,870,755.64/19,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,291.14

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