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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,014.54, 26,212.60 and 13,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,014.54, 26,212.60 and 13,036.74 is: 17,971.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,014.54 : 26,212.60 = 13,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,014.54/26,212.60 = 13,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,014.54x = 26,212.60 × 13,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,014.54x = 341,726,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,726,850.92/19,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.87

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