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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,026.61, 26,281.80 and 14,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,026.61, 26,281.80 and 14,605 is: 20,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,026.61 : 26,281.80 = 14,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,026.61/26,281.80 = 14,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,026.61x = 26,281.80 × 14,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,026.61x = 383,845,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,845,689/19,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.15

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