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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,028.73, 26,284.75 and 14,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,028.73, 26,284.75 and 14,607.12 is: 20,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,028.73 : 26,284.75 = 14,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,028.73/26,284.75 = 14,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,028.73x = 26,284.75 × 14,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,028.73x = 383,944,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,944,497.42/19,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,177.10

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