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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,234.44, 26,550.72 and 14,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,234.44, 26,550.72 and 14,977.08 is: 20,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,234.44 : 26,550.72 = 14,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,234.44/26,550.72 = 14,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,234.44x = 26,550.72 × 14,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,234.44x = 397,652,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,652,257.50/19,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.97

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