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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,474.65, 26,882.15 and 13,015.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,474.65, 26,882.15 and 13,015.71 is: 17,966.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,474.65 : 26,882.15 = 13,015.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,474.65/26,882.15 = 13,015.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,474.65x = 26,882.15 × 13,015.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,474.65x = 349,890,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,890,203.50/19,474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.44

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