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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,193.94, 26,499.87 and 14,709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,193.94, 26,499.87 and 14,709.42 is: 20,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,193.94 : 26,499.87 = 14,709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,193.94/26,499.87 = 14,709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,193.94x = 26,499.87 × 14,709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,193.94x = 389,797,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,797,717.78/19,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.37

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