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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.42, 26,315.13 and 14,575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.42, 26,315.13 and 14,575.37 is: 20,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.42 : 26,315.13 = 14,575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.42/26,315.13 = 14,575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.42x = 26,315.13 × 14,575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.42x = 383,552,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,552,624.77/19,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.04

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