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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,050.96, 26,252.88 and 14,579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,050.96, 26,252.88 and 14,579.76 is: 20,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050.96 : 26,252.88 = 14,579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050.96/26,252.88 = 14,579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050.96x = 26,252.88 × 14,579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050.96x = 382,760,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,760,689.71/19,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,091.41

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