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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,151.76, 26,438.40 and 14,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,151.76, 26,438.40 and 14,126.40 is: 19,501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151.76 : 26,438.40 = 14,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151.76/26,438.40 = 14,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151.76x = 26,438.40 × 14,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151.76x = 373,479,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,479,413.76/19,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.05

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