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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.59, 26,485.02 and 14,368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.59, 26,485.02 and 14,368.47 is: 19,831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.59 : 26,485.02 = 14,368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.59/26,485.02 = 14,368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.59x = 26,485.02 × 14,368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.59x = 380,549,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,549,215.32/19,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.02

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