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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.64, 26,946.45 and 13,887.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.64, 26,946.45 and 13,887.63 is: 19,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.64 : 26,946.45 = 13,887.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.64/26,946.45 = 13,887.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.64x = 26,946.45 × 13,887.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.64x = 374,222,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,222,327.41/19,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.23

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