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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.94, 26,261.76 and 14,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.94, 26,261.76 and 14,791.80 is: 20,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.94 : 26,261.76 = 14,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.94/26,261.76 = 14,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.94x = 26,261.76 × 14,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.94x = 388,458,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,458,570.26/19,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.73

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