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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.58, 26,628.48 and 14,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.58, 26,628.48 and 14,254.48 is: 19,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.58 : 26,628.48 = 14,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.58/26,628.48 = 14,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.58x = 26,628.48 × 14,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.58x = 379,575,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,575,135.59/19,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.83

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