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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.68, 26,563 and 12,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.68, 26,563 and 12,552.52 is: 17,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.68 : 26,563 = 12,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.68/26,563 = 12,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.68x = 26,563 × 12,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.68x = 333,432,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,432,588.76/19,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.06

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