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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.34, 26,558.57 and 14,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.34, 26,558.57 and 14,664.12 is: 20,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.34 : 26,558.57 = 14,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.34/26,558.57 = 14,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.34x = 26,558.57 × 14,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.34x = 389,458,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,458,044.37/19,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.90

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