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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.29, 26,871.65 and 13,182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.29, 26,871.65 and 13,182.31 is: 18,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.29 : 26,871.65 = 13,182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.29/26,871.65 = 13,182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.29x = 26,871.65 × 13,182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.29x = 354,230,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,230,420.51/19,466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.12

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