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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.10, 26,537.67 and 14,775.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.10, 26,537.67 and 14,775.90 is: 20,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.10 : 26,537.67 = 14,775.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.10/26,537.67 = 14,775.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.10x = 26,537.67 × 14,775.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.10x = 392,117,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,117,958.15/19,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,372.83

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