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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,170.95, 26,454.05 and 14,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,170.95, 26,454.05 and 14,137.88 is: 19,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,170.95 : 26,454.05 = 14,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,170.95/26,454.05 = 14,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,170.95x = 26,454.05 × 14,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,170.95x = 374,004,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,004,285.89/19,170.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.90

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