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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.64, 26,428.86 and 13,844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.64, 26,428.86 and 13,844.04 is: 19,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.64 : 26,428.86 = 13,844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.64/26,428.86 = 13,844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.64x = 26,428.86 × 13,844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.64x = 365,882,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,882,194.99/19,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.50

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