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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.29, 26,870.27 and 13,181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.29, 26,870.27 and 13,181.31 is: 18,195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.29 : 26,870.27 = 13,181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.29/26,870.27 = 13,181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.29x = 26,870.27 × 13,181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.29x = 354,185,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,185,292.75/19,465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.74

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