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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.52, 26,608 and 13,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.52, 26,608 and 13,006.08 is: 17,953.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.52 : 26,608 = 13,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.52/26,608 = 13,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.52x = 26,608 × 13,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.52x = 346,065,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,065,776.64/19,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.64

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