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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,164.38, 26,445 and 14,131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,164.38, 26,445 and 14,131.31 is: 19,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,164.38 : 26,445 = 14,131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,164.38/26,445 = 14,131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,164.38x = 26,445 × 14,131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,164.38x = 373,702,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,702,360.73/19,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.85

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