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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,213.74, 26,527.08 and 14,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,213.74, 26,527.08 and 14,729.18 is: 20,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,213.74 : 26,527.08 = 14,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,213.74/26,527.08 = 14,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,213.74x = 26,527.08 × 14,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,213.74x = 390,722,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,722,136.19/19,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.56

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