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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,206.83, 26,529.24 and 14,784.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,206.83, 26,529.24 and 14,784.23 is: 20,420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206.83 : 26,529.24 = 14,784.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206.83/26,529.24 = 14,784.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206.83x = 26,529.24 × 14,784.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206.83x = 392,214,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,214,253.24/19,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.57

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