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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.27, 26,622.54 and 13,640.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.27, 26,622.54 and 13,640.00 is: 18,801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.27 : 26,622.54 = 13,640.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.27/26,622.54 = 13,640.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.27x = 26,622.54 × 13,640.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.27x = 363,131,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,131,312.49/19,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.19

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