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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447.68, 26,843.76 and 13,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447.68, 26,843.76 and 13,159.92 is: 18,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447.68 : 26,843.76 = 13,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447.68/26,843.76 = 13,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447.68x = 26,843.76 × 13,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447.68x = 353,261,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,261,734.10/19,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.72

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