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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.66, 26,481.15 and 14,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.66, 26,481.15 and 14,695.50 is: 20,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.66 : 26,481.15 = 14,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.66/26,481.15 = 14,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.66x = 26,481.15 × 14,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.66x = 389,153,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,153,739.83/19,179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.92

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