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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,099.80, 26,346.06 and 13,424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,099.80, 26,346.06 and 13,424.54 is: 18,517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,099.80 : 26,346.06 = 13,424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,099.80/26,346.06 = 13,424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,099.80x = 26,346.06 × 13,424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,099.80x = 353,683,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,683,604.58/19,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.66

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