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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,182.96, 26,482.82 and 13,457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,182.96, 26,482.82 and 13,457.94 is: 18,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,182.96 : 26,482.82 = 13,457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,182.96/26,482.82 = 13,457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,182.96x = 26,482.82 × 13,457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,182.96x = 356,404,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,404,135.30/19,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.20

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