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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,594.21, 27,048.29 and 13,229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,594.21, 27,048.29 and 13,229.43 is: 18,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,594.21 : 27,048.29 = 13,229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,594.21/27,048.29 = 13,229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,594.21x = 27,048.29 × 13,229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,594.21x = 357,833,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,833,459.17/19,594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.20

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