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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,099.60, 26,339.07 and 14,844.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,099.60, 26,339.07 and 14,844.57 is: 20,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,099.60 : 26,339.07 = 14,844.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,099.60/26,339.07 = 14,844.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,099.60x = 26,339.07 × 14,844.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,099.60x = 390,992,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,992,125.25/19,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.22

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