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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.83, 26,570.16 and 14,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.83, 26,570.16 and 14,759.48 is: 20,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.83 : 26,570.16 = 14,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.83/26,570.16 = 14,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.83x = 26,570.16 × 14,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.83x = 392,161,811.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,161,811.54/19,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.63

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