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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.32, 27,398.34 and 13,488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.32, 27,398.34 and 13,488.24 is: 18,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.32 : 27,398.34 = 13,488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.32/27,398.34 = 13,488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.32x = 27,398.34 × 13,488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.32x = 369,555,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,555,385.52/19,861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.79

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