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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.42, 26,548.61 and 14,744.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.42, 26,548.61 and 14,744.55 is: 20,356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.42 : 26,548.61 = 14,744.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.42/26,548.61 = 14,744.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.42x = 26,548.61 × 14,744.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.42x = 391,447,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,447,101.11/19,229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.68

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