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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,022.56, 26,280.48 and 14,564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,022.56, 26,280.48 and 14,564.32 is: 20,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,022.56 : 26,280.48 = 14,564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,022.56/26,280.48 = 14,564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,022.56x = 26,280.48 × 14,564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,022.56x = 382,757,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,757,320.47/19,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,121.23

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