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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,038.84, 26,256.04 and 13,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,038.84, 26,256.04 and 13,059.96 is: 18,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,038.84 : 26,256.04 = 13,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,038.84/26,256.04 = 13,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,038.84x = 26,256.04 × 13,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,038.84x = 342,902,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,902,832.16/19,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.70

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