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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.49, 26,470.16 and 14,687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.49, 26,470.16 and 14,687.92 is: 20,278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.49 : 26,470.16 = 14,687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.49/26,470.16 = 14,687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.49x = 26,470.16 × 14,687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.49x = 388,791,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,791,592.47/19,172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.62

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