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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,030.73, 26,287.51 and 14,609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,030.73, 26,287.51 and 14,609.12 is: 20,179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,030.73 : 26,287.51 = 14,609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,030.73/26,287.51 = 14,609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,030.73x = 26,287.51 × 14,609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,030.73x = 384,037,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,037,388.09/19,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.86

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