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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.04, 26,558.40 and 12,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.04, 26,558.40 and 12,952.48 is: 17,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.04 : 26,558.40 = 12,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.04/26,558.40 = 12,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.04x = 26,558.40 × 12,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.04x = 343,997,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,997,144.83/19,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.02

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