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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.88, 26,526.72 and 12,954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.88, 26,526.72 and 12,954.32 is: 17,848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.88 : 26,526.72 = 12,954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.88/26,526.72 = 12,954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.88x = 26,526.72 × 12,954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.88x = 343,635,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,635,619.43/19,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,848.53

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