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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,016.51, 26,211.34 and 14,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,016.51, 26,211.34 and 14,292.59 is: 19,700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,016.51 : 26,211.34 = 14,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,016.51/26,211.34 = 14,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,016.51x = 26,211.34 × 14,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,016.51x = 374,627,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,627,935.97/19,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.14

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