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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,351.23, 26,705.78 and 14,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,351.23, 26,705.78 and 14,562.56 is: 20,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,351.23 : 26,705.78 = 14,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,351.23/26,705.78 = 14,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,351.23x = 26,705.78 × 14,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,351.23x = 388,904,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,904,572.16/19,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.15

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