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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,382.40, 26,688.48 and 14,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,382.40, 26,688.48 and 14,609.28 is: 20,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,382.40 : 26,688.48 = 14,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,382.40/26,688.48 = 14,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,382.40x = 26,688.48 × 14,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,382.40x = 389,899,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,899,477.09/19,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,116.16

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