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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,432.98, 26,785.23 and 13,760.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,432.98, 26,785.23 and 13,760.46 is: 18,966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,432.98 : 26,785.23 = 13,760.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,432.98/26,785.23 = 13,760.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,432.98x = 26,785.23 × 13,760.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,432.98x = 368,577,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,577,086.01/19,432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.58

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