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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,421.50, 26,806.09 and 13,750.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,421.50, 26,806.09 and 13,750.35 is: 18,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,421.50 : 26,806.09 = 13,750.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,421.50/26,806.09 = 13,750.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,421.50x = 26,806.09 × 13,750.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,421.50x = 368,593,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,593,119.63/19,421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.61

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