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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,175.94, 26,460.86 and 14,142.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,175.94, 26,460.86 and 14,142.87 is: 19,515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,175.94 : 26,460.86 = 14,142.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,175.94/26,460.86 = 14,142.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,175.94x = 26,460.86 × 14,142.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,175.94x = 374,232,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,232,432.35/19,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,515.73

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