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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.99, 26,615.94 and 14,792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.99, 26,615.94 and 14,792.64 is: 20,425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.99 : 26,615.94 = 14,792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.99/26,615.94 = 14,792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.99x = 26,615.94 × 14,792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.99x = 393,719,811.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,719,811.64/19,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.41

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