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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,245.20, 26,550.58 and 14,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,245.20, 26,550.58 and 14,761.04 is: 20,364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,245.20 : 26,550.58 = 14,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,245.20/26,550.58 = 14,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,245.20x = 26,550.58 × 14,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,245.20x = 391,914,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,914,173.40/19,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.26

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