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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,428.72, 26,823.90 and 13,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,428.72, 26,823.90 and 13,458.24 is: 18,580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,428.72 : 26,823.90 = 13,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,428.72/26,823.90 = 13,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,428.72x = 26,823.90 × 13,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,428.72x = 361,002,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,002,483.94/19,428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.87

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