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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.88, 26,525.34 and 12,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.88, 26,525.34 and 12,953.32 is: 17,847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.88 : 26,525.34 = 12,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.88/26,525.34 = 12,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.88x = 26,525.34 × 12,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.88x = 343,591,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,591,217.13/19,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.15

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