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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.53, 26,531.06 and 13,562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.53, 26,531.06 and 13,562.27 is: 18,704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.53 : 26,531.06 = 13,562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.53/26,531.06 = 13,562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.53x = 26,531.06 × 13,562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.53x = 359,821,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,821,198.64/19,237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,704.13

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