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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.24, 26,365.67 and 14,611.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.24, 26,365.67 and 14,611.98 is: 20,174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.24 : 26,365.67 = 14,611.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.24/26,365.67 = 14,611.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.24x = 26,365.67 × 14,611.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.24x = 385,254,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,254,642.73/19,096.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.37

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