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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.76, 26,566.08 and 14,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.76, 26,566.08 and 14,157.44 is: 19,550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.76 : 26,566.08 = 14,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.76/26,566.08 = 14,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.76x = 26,566.08 × 14,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.76x = 376,107,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,107,683.64/19,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.49

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