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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.64, 26,262.32 and 14,681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.64, 26,262.32 and 14,681.56 is: 20,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.64 : 26,262.32 = 14,681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.64/26,262.32 = 14,681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.64x = 26,262.32 × 14,681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.64x = 385,571,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,571,826.82/19,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.69

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