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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.41, 26,558.66 and 14,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.41, 26,558.66 and 14,664.18 is: 20,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.41 : 26,558.66 = 14,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.41/26,558.66 = 14,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.41x = 26,558.66 × 14,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.41x = 389,460,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,460,970.80/19,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.98

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