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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.93, 26,433.20 and 14,136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.93, 26,433.20 and 14,136.21 is: 19,502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.93 : 26,433.20 = 14,136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.93/26,433.20 = 14,136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.93x = 26,433.20 × 14,136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.93x = 373,665,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,665,266.17/19,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.43

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