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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,182.32, 26,505.92 and 14,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,182.32, 26,505.92 and 14,944.32 is: 20,649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,182.32 : 26,505.92 = 14,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,182.32/26,505.92 = 14,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,182.32x = 26,505.92 × 14,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,182.32x = 396,112,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,112,875.65/19,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.90

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