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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.73, 26,283.37 and 14,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.73, 26,283.37 and 14,606.12 is: 20,175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.73 : 26,283.37 = 14,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.73/26,283.37 = 14,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.73x = 26,283.37 × 14,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.73x = 383,898,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,898,056.22/19,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.71

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