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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.84, 26,582.58 and 14,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.84, 26,582.58 and 14,768.50 is: 20,392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.84 : 26,582.58 = 14,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.84/26,582.58 = 14,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.84x = 26,582.58 × 14,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.84x = 392,584,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,584,832.73/19,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.07

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