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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.92, 26,547.92 and 14,744.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.92, 26,547.92 and 14,744.05 is: 20,355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.92 : 26,547.92 = 14,744.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.92/26,547.92 = 14,744.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.92x = 26,547.92 × 14,744.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.92x = 391,423,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,423,653.42/19,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,355.99

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