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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,021.32, 26,256.48 and 14,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,021.32, 26,256.48 and 14,319.24 is: 19,765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,021.32 : 26,256.48 = 14,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,021.32/26,256.48 = 14,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,021.32x = 26,256.48 × 14,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,021.32x = 375,972,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,972,838.68/19,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.86

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