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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.76, 26,564.70 and 14,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.76, 26,564.70 and 14,156.44 is: 19,549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.76 : 26,564.70 = 14,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.76/26,564.70 = 14,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.76x = 26,564.70 × 14,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.76x = 376,061,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,061,581.67/19,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,549.11

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