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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,114.92, 26,347.66 and 14,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,114.92, 26,347.66 and 14,261.40 is: 19,657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,114.92 : 26,347.66 = 14,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,114.92/26,347.66 = 14,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,114.92x = 26,347.66 × 14,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,114.92x = 375,754,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,754,518.32/19,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.66

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