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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.15, 26,563.97 and 14,786.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.15, 26,563.97 and 14,786.09 is: 20,391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.15 : 26,563.97 = 14,786.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.15/26,563.97 = 14,786.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.15x = 26,563.97 × 14,786.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.15x = 392,777,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,777,118.36/19,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.14

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