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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452, 26,831.52 and 13,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452, 26,831.52 and 13,483.84 is: 18,599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452 : 26,831.52 = 13,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452/26,831.52 = 13,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452x = 26,831.52 × 13,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452x = 361,791,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,791,922.64/19,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.21

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