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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.78, 26,216.37 and 14,307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.78, 26,216.37 and 14,307.54 is: 19,732.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.78 : 26,216.37 = 14,307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.78/26,216.37 = 14,307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.78x = 26,216.37 × 14,307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.78x = 375,091,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,091,762.43/19,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.55

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