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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.84, 26,605.06 and 14,278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.84, 26,605.06 and 14,278.37 is: 19,709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.84 : 26,605.06 = 14,278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.84/26,605.06 = 14,278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.84x = 26,605.06 × 14,278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.84x = 379,876,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,876,721.83/19,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.45

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