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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.92, 26,314.43 and 14,574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.92, 26,314.43 and 14,574.86 is: 20,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.92 : 26,314.43 = 14,574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.92/26,314.43 = 14,574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.92x = 26,314.43 × 14,574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.92x = 383,529,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,529,133.23/19,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,123.34

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