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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.84, 26,298 and 14,588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.84, 26,298 and 14,588.64 is: 20,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.84 : 26,298 = 14,588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.84/26,298 = 14,588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.84x = 26,298 × 14,588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.84x = 383,652,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,652,054.72/19,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,128.82

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