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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.54, 26,226 and 13,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.54, 26,226 and 13,342.14 is: 18,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.54 : 26,226 = 13,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.54/26,226 = 13,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.54x = 26,226 × 13,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.54x = 349,910,963.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,910,963.64/19,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.61

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