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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196, 26,499.36 and 13,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196, 26,499.36 and 13,535.36 is: 18,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196 : 26,499.36 = 13,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196/26,499.36 = 13,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196x = 26,499.36 × 13,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196x = 358,678,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,678,377.37/19,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.06

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