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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,012.96, 26,252.48 and 14,813.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,012.96, 26,252.48 and 14,813.92 is: 20,454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,012.96 : 26,252.48 = 14,813.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,012.96/26,252.48 = 14,813.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,012.96x = 26,252.48 × 14,813.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,012.96x = 388,902,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,902,138.52/19,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.58

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