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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,641.89, 27,074.33 and 13,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,641.89, 27,074.33 and 13,266.48 is: 18,286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,641.89 : 27,074.33 = 13,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,641.89/27,074.33 = 13,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,641.89x = 27,074.33 × 13,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,641.89x = 359,181,057.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,181,057.46/19,641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.49

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