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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.38, 26,560.94 and 14,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.38, 26,560.94 and 14,753.52 is: 20,369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.38 : 26,560.94 = 14,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.38/26,560.94 = 14,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.38x = 26,560.94 × 14,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.38x = 391,867,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,867,359.51/19,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.04

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