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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,525.98, 26,952.68 and 12,451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,525.98, 26,952.68 and 12,451.02 is: 17,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,525.98 : 26,952.68 = 12,451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,525.98/26,952.68 = 12,451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,525.98x = 26,952.68 × 12,451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,525.98x = 335,588,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,588,295.48/19,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,186.76

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