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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.59, 27,408.08 and 13,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.59, 27,408.08 and 13,056.62 is: 18,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.59 : 27,408.08 = 13,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.59/27,408.08 = 13,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.59x = 27,408.08 × 13,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.59x = 357,856,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,856,781.09/19,874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.75

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