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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,187.37, 26,401.82 and 14,709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,187.37, 26,401.82 and 14,709.42 is: 20,240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,187.37 : 26,401.82 = 14,709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,187.37/26,401.82 = 14,709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,187.37x = 26,401.82 × 14,709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,187.37x = 388,355,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,355,385.60/19,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.16

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