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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,263.15, 26,565.35 and 14,787.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,263.15, 26,565.35 and 14,787.09 is: 20,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,263.15 : 26,565.35 = 14,787.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,263.15/26,565.35 = 14,787.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,263.15x = 26,565.35 × 14,787.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,263.15x = 392,824,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,824,088.50/19,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.52

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