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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.08, 26,660.16 and 13,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.08, 26,660.16 and 13,047.52 is: 17,980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.08 : 26,660.16 = 13,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.08/26,660.16 = 13,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.08x = 26,660.16 × 13,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.08x = 347,848,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,848,970.80/19,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.33

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