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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,474.65, 26,878.52 and 18,587.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,474.65, 26,878.52 and 18,587.21 is: 25,653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,474.65 : 26,878.52 = 18,587.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,474.65/26,878.52 = 18,587.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,474.65x = 26,878.52 × 18,587.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,474.65x = 499,596,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,596,468.40/19,474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,653.68

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