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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.88, 27,046.44 and 13,228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.88, 27,046.44 and 13,228.09 is: 18,260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.88 : 27,046.44 = 13,228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.88/27,046.44 = 13,228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.88x = 27,046.44 × 13,228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.88x = 357,772,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,772,607.27/19,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.34

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