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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,593.59, 27,047.43 and 13,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,593.59, 27,047.43 and 13,228.80 is: 18,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,593.59 : 27,047.43 = 13,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,593.59/27,047.43 = 13,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,593.59x = 27,047.43 × 13,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,593.59x = 357,805,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,805,041.98/19,593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.34

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