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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.52, 26,526.06 and 13,638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.52, 26,526.06 and 13,638.84 is: 18,828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.52 : 26,526.06 = 13,638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.52/26,526.06 = 13,638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.52x = 26,526.06 × 13,638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.52x = 361,784,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,784,688.17/19,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.71

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