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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.64, 26,258.18 and 14,678.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.64, 26,258.18 and 14,678.56 is: 20,241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.64 : 26,258.18 = 14,678.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.64/26,258.18 = 14,678.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.64x = 26,258.18 × 14,678.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.64x = 385,432,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,432,270.62/19,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.55

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