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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,212.44, 26,511.26 and 14,179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,212.44, 26,511.26 and 14,179.38 is: 19,566.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,212.44 : 26,511.26 = 14,179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,212.44/26,511.26 = 14,179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,212.44x = 26,511.26 × 14,179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,212.44x = 375,913,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,913,229.82/19,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.14

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