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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.48, 26,601.72 and 13,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.48, 26,601.72 and 13,993.28 is: 19,312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.48 : 26,601.72 = 13,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.48/26,601.72 = 13,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.48x = 26,601.72 × 13,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.48x = 372,245,316.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,245,316.44/19,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.86

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