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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.31, 26,259.06 and 14,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.31, 26,259.06 and 14,562.96 is: 20,077.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.31 : 26,259.06 = 14,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.31/26,259.06 = 14,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.31x = 26,259.06 × 14,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.31x = 382,409,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,409,640.42/19,046.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,077.89

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