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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.42, 26,558.76 and 12,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.42, 26,558.76 and 12,544.16 is: 17,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.42 : 26,558.76 = 12,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.42/26,558.76 = 12,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.42x = 26,558.76 × 12,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.42x = 333,157,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,157,334.84/19,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,301.10

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