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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,388.25, 26,756.91 and 14,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,388.25, 26,756.91 and 14,599.62 is: 20,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,388.25 : 26,756.91 = 14,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,388.25/26,756.91 = 14,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,388.25x = 26,756.91 × 14,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,388.25x = 390,640,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,640,718.37/19,388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.32

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