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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.68, 26,432.85 and 14,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.68, 26,432.85 and 14,135.96 is: 19,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.68 : 26,432.85 = 14,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.68/26,432.85 = 14,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.68x = 26,432.85 × 14,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.68x = 373,653,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,653,776.37/19,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.09

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