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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.88, 26,533.44 and 14,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.88, 26,533.44 and 14,773.44 is: 20,374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.88 : 26,533.44 = 14,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.88/26,533.44 = 14,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.88x = 26,533.44 × 14,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.88x = 391,990,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,990,183.83/19,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.90

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