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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.62, 26,518.97 and 14,186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.62, 26,518.97 and 14,186.66 is: 19,555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.62 : 26,518.97 = 14,186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.62/26,518.97 = 14,186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.62x = 26,518.97 × 14,186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.62x = 376,215,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,215,610.94/19,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.23

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