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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.42, 26,545.35 and 13,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.42, 26,545.35 and 13,288.06 is: 18,327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.42 : 26,545.35 = 13,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.42/26,545.35 = 13,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.42x = 26,545.35 × 13,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.42x = 352,736,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,736,203.52/19,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.37

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