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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.65, 26,587.23 and 12,467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.65, 26,587.23 and 12,467.05 is: 17,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.65 : 26,587.23 = 12,467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.65/26,587.23 = 12,467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.65x = 26,587.23 × 12,467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.65x = 331,464,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,464,325.77/19,256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,212.98

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