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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,596.36, 27,051.26 and 13,231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,596.36, 27,051.26 and 13,231.58 is: 18,265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,596.36 : 27,051.26 = 13,231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,596.36/27,051.26 = 13,231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,596.36x = 27,051.26 × 13,231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,596.36x = 357,930,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,930,910.79/19,596.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.17

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