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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,087.91, 26,341.59 and 14,299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,087.91, 26,341.59 and 14,299.37 is: 19,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,087.91 : 26,341.59 = 14,299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,087.91/26,341.59 = 14,299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,087.91x = 26,341.59 × 14,299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,087.91x = 376,668,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,668,141.80/19,087.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.34

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