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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,087.42, 26,312.94 and 13,404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,087.42, 26,312.94 and 13,404.86 is: 18,479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,087.42 : 26,312.94 = 13,404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,087.42/26,312.94 = 13,404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,087.42x = 26,312.94 × 13,404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,087.42x = 352,721,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,721,276.89/19,087.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.25

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