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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.83, 26,988.31 and 13,193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.83, 26,988.31 and 13,193.53 is: 18,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.83 : 26,988.31 = 13,193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.83/26,988.31 = 13,193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.83x = 26,988.31 × 13,193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.83x = 356,071,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,071,077.63/19,562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.41

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