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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,057.84, 26,282.28 and 13,078.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,057.84, 26,282.28 and 13,078.96 is: 18,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,057.84 : 26,282.28 = 13,078.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,057.84/26,282.28 = 13,078.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,057.84x = 26,282.28 × 13,078.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,057.84x = 343,744,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,744,888.83/19,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.93

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