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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,222.20, 26,487.27 and 14,178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,222.20, 26,487.27 and 14,178.44 is: 19,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,222.20 : 26,487.27 = 14,178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,222.20/26,487.27 = 14,178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,222.20x = 26,487.27 × 14,178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,222.20x = 375,548,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,548,234.68/19,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.21

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