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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,167.92, 26,461.28 and 14,851.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,167.92, 26,461.28 and 14,851.34 is: 20,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,167.92 : 26,461.28 = 14,851.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,167.92/26,461.28 = 14,851.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,167.92x = 26,461.28 × 14,851.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,167.92x = 392,985,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,985,370.94/19,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.24

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