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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,010.78, 26,207.43 and 13,032.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,010.78, 26,207.43 and 13,032.98 is: 17,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,010.78 : 26,207.43 = 13,032.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,010.78/26,207.43 = 13,032.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,010.78x = 26,207.43 × 13,032.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,010.78x = 341,560,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,560,911.04/19,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.70

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