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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,118.38, 26,396.22 and 14,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,118.38, 26,396.22 and 14,634.14 is: 20,204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,118.38 : 26,396.22 = 14,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,118.38/26,396.22 = 14,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,118.38x = 26,396.22 × 14,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,118.38x = 386,285,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,285,978.95/19,118.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.95

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