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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,471.96, 26,844.78 and 14,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,471.96, 26,844.78 and 14,167 is: 19,531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,471.96 : 26,844.78 = 14,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,471.96/26,844.78 = 14,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,471.96x = 26,844.78 × 14,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,471.96x = 380,309,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,309,998.26/19,471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,531.16

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