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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.34, 26,575.73 and 13,883.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.34, 26,575.73 and 13,883.21 is: 19,160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.34 : 26,575.73 = 13,883.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.34/26,575.73 = 13,883.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.34x = 26,575.73 × 13,883.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.34x = 368,956,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,956,440.49/19,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.26

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