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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,062.84, 26,302.14 and 14,591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,062.84, 26,302.14 and 14,591.64 is: 20,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,062.84 : 26,302.14 = 14,591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,062.84/26,302.14 = 14,591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,062.84x = 26,302.14 × 14,591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,062.84x = 383,791,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,791,358.11/19,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,132.96

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