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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,182.48, 26,474.76 and 13,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,182.48, 26,474.76 and 13,901.28 is: 19,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,182.48 : 26,474.76 = 13,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,182.48/26,474.76 = 13,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,182.48x = 26,474.76 × 13,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,182.48x = 368,033,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,033,051.69/19,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.90

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