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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.16, 26,572.23 and 14,792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.16, 26,572.23 and 14,792.10 is: 20,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.16 : 26,572.23 = 14,792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.16/26,572.23 = 14,792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.16x = 26,572.23 × 14,792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.16x = 393,059,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,059,083.38/19,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.41

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