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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.36, 26,559.96 and 14,665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.36, 26,559.96 and 14,665.13 is: 20,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.36 : 26,559.96 = 14,665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.36/26,559.96 = 14,665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.36x = 26,559.96 × 14,665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.36x = 389,505,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,505,133.40/19,238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.28

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