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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.16, 26,571.83 and 14,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.16, 26,571.83 and 14,761.28 is: 20,379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.16 : 26,571.83 = 14,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.16/26,571.83 = 14,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.16x = 26,571.83 × 14,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.16x = 392,234,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,234,016.08/19,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.86

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