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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,050.09, 26,271.05 and 14,574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,050.09, 26,271.05 and 14,574.03 is: 20,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050.09 : 26,271.05 = 14,574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050.09/26,271.05 = 14,574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050.09x = 26,271.05 × 14,574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050.09x = 382,874,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,874,997.96/19,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.33

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