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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,245.08, 26,573.27 and 14,761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,245.08, 26,573.27 and 14,761.73 is: 20,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,245.08 : 26,573.27 = 14,761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,245.08/26,573.27 = 14,761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,245.08x = 26,573.27 × 14,761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,245.08x = 392,267,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,267,429.58/19,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.74

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