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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.97, 26,561.32 and 12,537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,253.97, 26,561.32 and 12,537.11 is: 17,295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253.97 : 26,561.32 = 12,537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253.97/26,561.32 = 12,537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253.97x = 26,561.32 × 12,537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253.97x = 333,002,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,002,225.65/19,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,295.25

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