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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.76, 26,301.06 and 13,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.76, 26,301.06 and 13,396.20 is: 18,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.76 : 26,301.06 = 13,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.76/26,301.06 = 13,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.76x = 26,301.06 × 13,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.76x = 352,334,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,334,259.97/19,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.36

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