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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.84, 26,315.24 and 14,318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.84, 26,315.24 and 14,318.92 is: 19,787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.84 : 26,315.24 = 14,318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.84/26,315.24 = 14,318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.84x = 26,315.24 × 14,318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.84x = 376,805,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,805,816.34/19,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.27

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