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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.37, 26,563.82 and 12,537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.37, 26,563.82 and 12,537.59 is: 17,288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.37 : 26,563.82 = 12,537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.37/26,563.82 = 12,537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.37x = 26,563.82 × 12,537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.37x = 333,046,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,046,088.49/19,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,288.19

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