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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,864.32, 27,402.48 and 13,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,864.32, 27,402.48 and 13,491.24 is: 18,610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864.32 : 27,402.48 = 13,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864.32/27,402.48 = 13,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864.32x = 27,402.48 × 13,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864.32x = 369,693,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,693,434.28/19,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.93

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