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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.74, 26,959.95 and 14,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.74, 26,959.95 and 14,248.14 is: 19,636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.74 : 26,959.95 = 14,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.74/26,959.95 = 14,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.74x = 26,959.95 × 14,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.74x = 384,129,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,129,141.99/19,561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.76

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