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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.84, 26,578.44 and 14,765.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.84, 26,578.44 and 14,765.49 is: 20,387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.84 : 26,578.44 = 14,765.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.84/26,578.44 = 14,765.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.84x = 26,578.44 × 14,765.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.84x = 392,443,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,443,690.04/19,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.91

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