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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.67, 26,457.77 and 14,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.67, 26,457.77 and 14,140.60 is: 19,512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.67 : 26,457.77 = 14,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.67/26,457.77 = 14,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.67x = 26,457.77 × 14,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.67x = 374,128,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,128,711.67/19,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.63

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