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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.94, 26,558.55 and 12,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.94, 26,558.55 and 12,535.12 is: 17,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.94 : 26,558.55 = 12,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.94/26,558.55 = 12,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.94x = 26,558.55 × 12,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.94x = 332,914,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,914,611.28/19,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.52

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