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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.26, 26,995.44 and 12,488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.26, 26,995.44 and 12,488.24 is: 17,242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.26 : 26,995.44 = 12,488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.26/26,995.44 = 12,488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.26x = 26,995.44 × 12,488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.26x = 337,125,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,125,533.63/19,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.28

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