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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.61, 26,489.21 and 14,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.61, 26,489.21 and 14,179.84 is: 19,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.61 : 26,489.21 = 14,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.61/26,489.21 = 14,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.61x = 26,489.21 × 14,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.61x = 375,612,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,612,622.40/19,223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.13

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