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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.18, 26,465.76 and 14,854.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.18, 26,465.76 and 14,854.58 is: 20,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.18 : 26,465.76 = 14,854.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.18/26,465.76 = 14,854.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.18x = 26,465.76 × 14,854.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.18x = 393,137,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,137,749.18/19,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.71

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