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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,198.08, 26,464.32 and 14,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,198.08, 26,464.32 and 14,999.04 is: 20,675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,198.08 : 26,464.32 = 14,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,198.08/26,464.32 = 14,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,198.08x = 26,464.32 × 14,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,198.08x = 396,939,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,939,394.25/19,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.99

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