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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.62, 26,255.43 and 14,676.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.62, 26,255.43 and 14,676.56 is: 20,238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.62 : 26,255.43 = 14,676.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.62/26,255.43 = 14,676.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.62x = 26,255.43 × 14,676.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.62x = 385,339,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,339,262.44/19,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.81

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