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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.12, 26,947.26 and 13,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.12, 26,947.26 and 13,238.52 is: 18,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.12 : 26,947.26 = 13,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.12/26,947.26 = 13,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.12x = 26,947.26 × 13,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.12x = 356,741,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,741,840.46/19,524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,271.85

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