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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.54, 27,506.08 and 13,214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.54, 27,506.08 and 13,214.42 is: 18,240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.54 : 27,506.08 = 13,214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.54/27,506.08 = 13,214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.54x = 27,506.08 × 13,214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.54x = 363,476,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,476,893.67/19,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.84

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