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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.02, 26,522.40 and 14,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.02, 26,522.40 and 14,755.96 is: 20,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.02 : 26,522.40 = 14,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.02/26,522.40 = 14,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.02x = 26,522.40 × 14,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.02x = 391,363,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,363,473.50/19,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,349.58

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