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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257.68, 26,565.76 and 12,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,257.68, 26,565.76 and 12,554.52 is: 17,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,257.68 : 26,565.76 = 12,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,257.68/26,565.76 = 12,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,257.68x = 26,565.76 × 12,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,257.68x = 333,520,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,520,365.24/19,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.82

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