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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.69, 26,565.96 and 14,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.69, 26,565.96 and 14,669.48 is: 20,252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.69 : 26,565.96 = 14,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.69/26,565.96 = 14,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.69x = 26,565.96 × 14,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.69x = 389,708,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,708,686.07/19,242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.30

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