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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,086.66, 26,339.87 and 14,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,086.66, 26,339.87 and 14,298.12 is: 19,731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,086.66 : 26,339.87 = 14,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,086.66/26,339.87 = 14,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,086.66x = 26,339.87 × 14,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,086.66x = 376,610,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,610,550.55/19,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.61

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