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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,597.26, 27,051.96 and 13,632.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,597.26, 27,051.96 and 13,632.38 is: 18,818.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,597.26 : 27,051.96 = 13,632.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,597.26/27,051.96 = 13,632.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,597.26x = 27,051.96 × 13,632.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,597.26x = 368,782,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,782,598.46/19,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.07

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