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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,038.12, 26,253.36 and 14,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,038.12, 26,253.36 and 14,675.06 is: 20,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,038.12 : 26,253.36 = 14,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,038.12/26,253.36 = 14,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,038.12x = 26,253.36 × 14,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,038.12x = 385,269,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,269,501.93/19,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.74

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