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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,205.33, 26,527.16 and 14,782.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,205.33, 26,527.16 and 14,782.73 is: 20,418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,205.33 : 26,527.16 = 14,782.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,205.33/26,527.16 = 14,782.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,205.33x = 26,527.16 × 14,782.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,205.33x = 392,143,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,143,748.27/19,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,418.49

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