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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.32, 26,557.74 and 14,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.32, 26,557.74 and 14,994.12 is: 20,706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.32 : 26,557.74 = 14,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.32/26,557.74 = 14,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.32x = 26,557.74 × 14,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.32x = 398,209,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,209,940.49/19,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.32

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