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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,239.36, 26,557.92 and 14,521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,239.36, 26,557.92 and 14,521.92 is: 20,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,239.36 : 26,557.92 = 14,521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,239.36/26,557.92 = 14,521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,239.36x = 26,557.92 × 14,521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,239.36x = 385,671,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,671,989.61/19,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.99

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