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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.84, 26,564.62 and 14,755.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.84, 26,564.62 and 14,755.49 is: 20,374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.84 : 26,564.62 = 14,755.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.84/26,564.62 = 14,755.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.84x = 26,564.62 × 14,755.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.84x = 391,973,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,973,851.94/19,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.09

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