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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.26, 27,250.62 and 13,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.26, 27,250.62 and 13,364.73 is: 18,448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.26 : 27,250.62 = 13,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.26/27,250.62 = 13,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.26x = 27,250.62 × 13,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.26x = 364,197,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,197,178.63/19,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.53

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