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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,442.97, 26,837.87 and 13,482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,442.97, 26,837.87 and 13,482.54 is: 18,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,442.97 : 26,837.87 = 13,482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,442.97/26,837.87 = 13,482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,442.97x = 26,837.87 × 13,482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,442.97x = 361,842,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,842,588.38/19,442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.46

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