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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257.42, 26,560.14 and 12,545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,257.42, 26,560.14 and 12,545.16 is: 17,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,257.42 : 26,560.14 = 12,545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,257.42/26,560.14 = 12,545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,257.42x = 26,560.14 × 12,545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,257.42x = 333,201,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,201,205.92/19,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,302.48

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