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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,291.83, 26,637.83 and 14,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,291.83, 26,637.83 and 14,808.48 is: 20,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,291.83 : 26,637.83 = 14,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,291.83/26,637.83 = 14,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,291.83x = 26,637.83 × 14,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,291.83x = 394,465,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,465,772.80/19,291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.30

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