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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.68, 26,551.71 and 14,746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.68, 26,551.71 and 14,746.80 is: 20,359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.68 : 26,551.71 = 14,746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.68/26,551.71 = 14,746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.68x = 26,551.71 × 14,746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.68x = 391,552,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,552,757.03/19,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,359.78

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