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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.74, 26,356.16 and 14,884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.74, 26,356.16 and 14,884.70 is: 20,556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.74 : 26,356.16 = 14,884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.74/26,356.16 = 14,884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.74x = 26,356.16 × 14,884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.74x = 392,303,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,303,534.75/19,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,556.95

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