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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.79, 26,459.33 and 14,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.79, 26,459.33 and 14,141.72 is: 19,514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.79 : 26,459.33 = 14,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.79/26,459.33 = 14,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.79x = 26,459.33 × 14,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.79x = 374,180,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,180,431.69/19,174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,514.18

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