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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.72, 26,290.26 and 14,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.72, 26,290.26 and 14,611.12 is: 20,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.72 : 26,290.26 = 14,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.72/26,290.26 = 14,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.72x = 26,290.26 × 14,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.72x = 384,130,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,130,143.69/19,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.62

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