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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,086.98, 26,312.18 and 13,404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,086.98, 26,312.18 and 13,404.69 is: 18,478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,086.98 : 26,312.18 = 13,404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,086.98/26,312.18 = 13,404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,086.98x = 26,312.18 × 13,404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,086.98x = 352,706,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,706,549.10/19,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.91

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