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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.78, 26,366.40 and 14,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.78, 26,366.40 and 14,612.52 is: 20,175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.78 : 26,366.40 = 14,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.78/26,366.40 = 14,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.78x = 26,366.40 × 14,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.78x = 385,279,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,279,547.33/19,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.11

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