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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.98, 26,492.48 and 14,182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.98, 26,492.48 and 14,182.21 is: 19,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.98 : 26,492.48 = 14,182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.98/26,492.48 = 14,182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.98x = 26,492.48 × 14,182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.98x = 375,721,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,721,914.78/19,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.41

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