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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.62, 26,404.92 and 14,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.62, 26,404.92 and 14,711.67 is: 20,243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.62 : 26,404.92 = 14,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.62/26,404.92 = 14,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.62x = 26,404.92 × 14,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.62x = 388,460,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,460,469.42/19,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.26

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