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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.40, 26,568.44 and 14,789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.40, 26,568.44 and 14,789.32 is: 20,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.40 : 26,568.44 = 14,789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.40/26,568.44 = 14,789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.40x = 26,568.44 × 14,789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.40x = 392,929,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,929,161.06/19,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.59

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