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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.98, 26,283.71 and 14,606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.98, 26,283.71 and 14,606.37 is: 20,176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.98 : 26,283.71 = 14,606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.98/26,283.71 = 14,606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.98x = 26,283.71 × 14,606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.98x = 383,909,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,909,629.75/19,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,176.06

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