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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,201, 26,506.26 and 13,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,201, 26,506.26 and 13,540.36 is: 18,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,201 : 26,506.26 = 13,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,201/26,506.26 = 13,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,201x = 26,506.26 × 13,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,201x = 358,904,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,904,302.65/19,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.96

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