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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,087.13, 26,316.02 and 13,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,087.13, 26,316.02 and 13,642.72 is: 18,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,087.13 : 26,316.02 = 13,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,087.13/26,316.02 = 13,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,087.13x = 26,316.02 × 13,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,087.13x = 359,022,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,022,060.69/19,087.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.64

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