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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.68, 26,564.58 and 14,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.68, 26,564.58 and 14,668.46 is: 20,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.68 : 26,564.58 = 14,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.68/26,564.58 = 14,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.68x = 26,564.58 × 14,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.68x = 389,661,479.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,661,479.15/19,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.91

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