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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,198.62, 26,506.17 and 14,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,198.62, 26,506.17 and 14,713.92 is: 20,314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,198.62 : 26,506.17 = 14,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,198.62/26,506.17 = 14,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,198.62x = 26,506.17 × 14,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,198.62x = 390,009,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,009,664.89/19,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.46

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