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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,038.83, 26,309.72 and 14,314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,038.83, 26,309.72 and 14,314.91 is: 19,781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,038.83 : 26,309.72 = 14,314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,038.83/26,309.72 = 14,314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,038.83x = 26,309.72 × 14,314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,038.83x = 376,621,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,621,178.16/19,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.74

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