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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.34, 26,569.46 and 14,758.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.34, 26,569.46 and 14,758.99 is: 20,378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.34 : 26,569.46 = 14,758.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.34/26,569.46 = 14,758.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.34x = 26,569.46 × 14,758.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.34x = 392,138,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,138,394.45/19,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.93

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