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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.86, 26,468.51 and 14,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.86, 26,468.51 and 14,179.28 is: 19,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.86 : 26,468.51 = 14,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.86/26,468.51 = 14,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.86x = 26,468.51 × 14,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.86x = 375,304,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,304,345.50/19,174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.73

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