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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.42, 26,534.76 and 14,971.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.42, 26,534.76 and 14,971.74 is: 20,652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.42 : 26,534.76 = 14,971.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.42/26,534.76 = 14,971.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.42x = 26,534.76 × 14,971.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.42x = 397,271,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,271,527.68/19,236.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.05

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