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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,055.57, 26,272.28 and 14,799.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,055.57, 26,272.28 and 14,799.42 is: 20,404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,055.57 : 26,272.28 = 14,799.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,055.57/26,272.28 = 14,799.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,055.57x = 26,272.28 × 14,799.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,055.57x = 388,814,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,814,543.08/19,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.25

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