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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,114.63, 26,391.05 and 14,630.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,114.63, 26,391.05 and 14,630.38 is: 20,199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,114.63 : 26,391.05 = 14,630.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,114.63/26,391.05 = 14,630.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,114.63x = 26,391.05 × 14,630.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,114.63x = 386,111,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,111,016.95/19,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.76

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