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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,642.14, 27,074.68 and 13,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,642.14, 27,074.68 and 13,266.73 is: 18,286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,642.14 : 27,074.68 = 13,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,642.14/27,074.68 = 13,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,642.14x = 27,074.68 × 13,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,642.14x = 359,192,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,192,368.54/19,642.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.82

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