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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,026.48, 26,281.64 and 14,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,026.48, 26,281.64 and 14,604.87 is: 20,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,026.48 : 26,281.64 = 14,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,026.48/26,281.64 = 14,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,026.48x = 26,281.64 × 14,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,026.48x = 383,839,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,839,972.10/19,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.99

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