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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.51, 26,209.96 and 14,291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.51, 26,209.96 and 14,291.59 is: 19,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.51 : 26,209.96 = 14,291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.51/26,209.96 = 14,291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.51x = 26,209.96 × 14,291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.51x = 374,582,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,582,002.24/19,015.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.76

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