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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.32, 26,501.78 and 14,941.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.32, 26,501.78 and 14,941.32 is: 20,645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.32 : 26,501.78 = 14,941.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.32/26,501.78 = 14,941.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.32x = 26,501.78 × 14,941.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.32x = 395,971,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,971,500.84/19,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.76

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