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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,598.12, 27,053.16 and 13,633.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,598.12, 27,053.16 and 13,633.25 is: 18,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,598.12 : 27,053.16 = 13,633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,598.12/27,053.16 = 13,633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,598.12x = 27,053.16 × 13,633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,598.12x = 368,822,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,822,493.57/19,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.28

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