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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.68, 26,553.09 and 14,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.68, 26,553.09 and 14,747.80 is: 20,361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.68 : 26,553.09 = 14,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.68/26,553.09 = 14,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.68x = 26,553.09 × 14,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.68x = 391,599,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,599,660.70/19,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.16

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