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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.52, 26,833.92 and 14,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.52, 26,833.92 and 14,144 is: 19,512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.52 : 26,833.92 = 14,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.52/26,833.92 = 14,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.52x = 26,833.92 × 14,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.52x = 379,538,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,538,964.48/19,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.05

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