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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.68, 26,565.95 and 14,669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.68, 26,565.95 and 14,669.47 is: 20,252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.68 : 26,565.95 = 14,669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.68/26,565.95 = 14,669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.68x = 26,565.95 × 14,669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.68x = 389,708,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,708,406.55/19,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.29

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