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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.96, 26,832.52 and 13,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.96, 26,832.52 and 13,153.98 is: 18,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.96 : 26,832.52 = 13,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.96/26,832.52 = 13,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.96x = 26,832.52 × 13,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.96x = 352,954,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,954,431.43/19,437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.00

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