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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.58, 26,508.40 and 14,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.58, 26,508.40 and 14,171.99 is: 19,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.58 : 26,508.40 = 14,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.58/26,508.40 = 14,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.58x = 26,508.40 × 14,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.58x = 375,676,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,676,611.74/19,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.73

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