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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.28, 26,998.17 and 14,141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.28, 26,998.17 and 14,141.84 is: 19,491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.28 : 26,998.17 = 14,141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.28/26,998.17 = 14,141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.28x = 26,998.17 × 14,141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.28x = 381,803,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,803,800.43/19,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.44

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