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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,812.24, 27,344.52 and 13,522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,812.24, 27,344.52 and 13,522.32 is: 18,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,812.24 : 27,344.52 = 13,522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,812.24/27,344.52 = 13,522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,812.24x = 27,344.52 × 13,522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,812.24x = 369,761,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,761,349.69/19,812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.28

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