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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.67, 26,862.06 and 14,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.67, 26,862.06 and 14,423.28 is: 19,908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.67 : 26,862.06 = 14,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.67/26,862.06 = 14,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.67x = 26,862.06 × 14,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.67x = 387,438,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,438,878.45/19,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.82

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