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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,398.68, 26,768.12 and 13,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,398.68, 26,768.12 and 13,023.98 is: 17,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,398.68 : 26,768.12 = 13,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,398.68/26,768.12 = 13,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,398.68x = 26,768.12 × 13,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,398.68x = 348,627,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,627,459.52/19,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.71

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