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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,597.23, 27,052.46 and 13,232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,597.23, 27,052.46 and 13,232.43 is: 18,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,597.23 : 27,052.46 = 13,232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,597.23/27,052.46 = 13,232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,597.23x = 27,052.46 × 13,232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,597.23x = 357,969,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,969,717.12/19,597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,266.34

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