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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,138.40, 26,435.52 and 14,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,138.40, 26,435.52 and 14,716.40 is: 20,327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,138.40 : 26,435.52 = 14,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,138.40/26,435.52 = 14,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,138.40x = 26,435.52 × 14,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,138.40x = 389,035,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,035,686.53/19,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.49

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