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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,263.65, 26,566.04 and 14,787.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,263.65, 26,566.04 and 14,787.59 is: 20,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,263.65 : 26,566.04 = 14,787.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,263.65/26,566.04 = 14,787.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,263.65x = 26,566.04 × 14,787.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,263.65x = 392,847,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,847,574.61/19,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.21

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