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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.68, 26,564.16 and 14,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.68, 26,564.16 and 14,755.80 is: 20,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.68 : 26,564.16 = 14,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.68/26,564.16 = 14,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.68x = 26,564.16 × 14,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.68x = 391,975,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,975,432.13/19,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,372.22

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